Jerry Seinfeld is retracting his previous statement.

While on the “Breaking Bread with Tom Papa” podcast this past Tuesday, the 70-year-old comedian expressed regret over his assertion that the “extreme left” is harming comedy, stating that he no longer believes that claim holds true. This revelation was first featured in The Daily Beast.

“I claimed that the extreme left has stifled the art of comedy,” he acknowledged. “But that’s not accurate.”

He further clarified, “I don’t perceive that the extreme left has done anything to stifle comedy. I’m officially retracting my statement. Whether you enjoy the current cultural landscape or not is irrelevant to me.”

Seinfeld emphasized that comedians should adapt to shifting cultural climates and shrugged off worries about censorship, posing the rhetorical question, “So what?”

Seinfeld mentioned this retraction alongside another statement he tended to regret making: the idea that he avoids college campuses because students are overly politically correct. He asserted, “This is not true. I never claimed that, but if you think I did, let me clarify: I perform at colleges frequently, and I enjoy it.”

These previous comments by Seinfeld regarding the extreme left arose during the promotional events for his Netflix film “Unfrosted.”

In an April episode of the “New Yorker Radio Hour,” he lamented the decline in the number of comedy shows on television, attributing this to political correctness. He stated, “This is a byproduct of extreme left ideologies and PC nonsense, leading people to fret excessively about offending others.”

Seinfeld reflected on storylines from his sitcom that could not air in today’s standards, citing an episode from the ’90s where Kramer contemplated starting a business involving homeless individuals pulling rickshaws, claiming, “They’re already outside.” He speculated that such an episode wouldn’t pass the censors today.

His initial assertions met with diverse reactions, including criticism from fellow “Seinfeld” actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In a conversation with The New York Times, she condemned comedians who claim that political correctness is damaging their art, while avoiding specific names.

Louis-Dreyfus stated, “When I hear complaints about political correctness, I get concerned because it often signals something deeper. Being considerate of different perspectives is beneficial, in my view.”

Moreover, during an interview on the “On with Kara Swisher” podcast, she expressed her disagreement with the notion that it’s currently impossible to be funny.

Previously, Seinfeld has voiced apprehensions about political correctness, stating on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” back in 2015, “There’s an unsettling, PC atmosphere that genuinely concerns me.”

On the “Breaking Bread” podcast, he also addressed a notable statement made during his “Unfrosted” press tour where he expressed longing for “dominant masculinity.” He acknowledged that was “probably not the best choice of words” and clarified that he was referring to his admiration for “big personalities.”

Seinfeld admitted to feeling astonished by the public’s extreme interest in his comments, stating, “I had no idea that people cared about comedians’ opinions. This was genuinely surprising to me. Who really pays attention to what a comedian thinks?” He humorously pointed out that he often makes statements only to realize later, “Wait, that wasn’t accurate.” “We just enjoy conversing,” he concluded with a laugh. “I had no clue that anyone was listening intently or seemed to care.”