AceShowbiz - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., once a hopeful contender in the 2024 presidential race, finds himself at the center of a media storm following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Olivia Nuzzi, a political correspondent for New York Magazine.

Nuzzi recently confessed to her editors that she "had engaged in a personal relationship with a former subject relevant to the 2024 campaign while she was reporting on the campaign," a clear violation of the magazine's journalistic standards.

The relationship, which Nuzzi insists was non-physical, reportedly began after she penned a profile on Kennedy in November 2023. Sources revealed that the two allegedly sexted while Nuzzi was engaged to fellow journalist Ryan Lizza and Kennedy was married to actress Cheryl Hines. These developments have prompted New York Magazine to place Nuzzi on leave, citing a breach of trust with its readers.

In a public statement, New York Magazine elaborated, "Recently our Washington Correspondent Olivia Nuzzi acknowledged to the magazine's editors that she had engaged in a personal relationship with a former subject relevant to the 2024 campaign while she was reporting on the campaign, a violation of the magazine's standards around conflicts of interest and disclosures. No inaccuracies nor evidence of bias were found in an internal review of her work, but a third-party review is underway."

Meanwhile, Kennedy's camp has denied any deeper connection between him and Nuzzi. A spokesperson asserted, "Mr. Kennedy only met Olivia Nuzzi once in his life for an interview she requested, which yielded a hit piece." Despite these denials, the implications of the affair have sent ripples through both personal and professional spheres.

Cheryl Hines, Kennedy's wife since 2014, has yet to comment publicly on the scandal. Her friends had reportedly expressed concerns about her marrying Kennedy, given his well-documented history as a womanizer. According to a 2015 biography by Jerry Oppenheimer, "Any woman who gets involved with Bobby does so with her eyes open, or their brains lopped off."

Kennedy's past is indeed checkered with infidelities. He was previously married to Mary Richardson, who tragically died by suicide in 2012. Richardson had found a red journal purportedly detailing Kennedy's numerous affairs, which have only added to the public's skepticism about his behavior.

This controversy comes on the heels of Kennedy's exit from the presidential race in August. His campaign had already been marred by various scandals, but the allegations involving Nuzzi have undeniably tainted his public image further. As young voters and supporters grapple with these revelations, the blend of personal indiscretions and professional misconduct continues to define the tumultuous landscape of contemporary politics.