Olivia Nuzzi, a prominent political journalist, has left New York magazine following revelations of her personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former presidential candidate.
- October 22, 2024
AceShowbiz - Olivia Nuzzi, the Washington Correspondent for New York magazine for nearly eight years, has left the publication amid an affair scandal with former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Despite a third-party review finding "no inaccuracies nor evidence of bias" in Nuzzi's reporting on the 2024 campaign, including a profile of Kennedy, the magazine and Nuzzi agreed to "part ways."
The magazine's statement praised Nuzzi's talent and expressed gratitude for her contributions. They also acknowledged concerns about the appearance of a conflict of interest and a violation of their policies.
Nuzzi's attorney maintained that she had done nothing wrong and that her reporting had been sound. She expressed gratitude to her colleagues and readers for their support.
The scandal stems from Nuzzi's reporting on Kennedy's independent presidential campaign, which he later suspended to endorse Donald Trump. Nuzzi has acknowledged a "personal relationship" with Kennedy while covering the campaign but denied that it was physical.
However, allegations have emerged from Nuzzi's ex-fiance, Ryan Lizza, who claims she described the relationship as "toxic" and "unhealthy." A legal filing by Lizza also suggests Nuzzi alleged Kennedy had expressed a desire to "possess," "control," and "impregnate" her.
Kennedy's spokesperson has denied the allegations, stating that he only met Nuzzi once for an interview. The Nuzzi-Kennedy scandal has garnered significant media and political attention, raising questions about journalistic ethics and the challenges of reporting on personal relationships with sources.
