Olivia Nuzzi Placed on Leave Amid Scandal

Olivia Nuzzi, a political reporter for New York Magazine, has been placed on leave following revelations of a personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom she covered during the 2024 campaign. Nuzzi admitted to having emotional and digital communications with Kennedy but denied any physical involvement. Her relationship with Kennedy allegedly violated the magazine's conflict of interest policies, prompting an internal review of her past work, which reportedly found no inaccuracies. Kennedy's spokesperson claimed that Nuzzi had only met him once for an interview that was critical of him. This scandal has generated significant media attention and public response, especially considering Kennedy's recent endorsement of Donald Trump. Nuzzi, who has built a reputation as a prominent political journalist, expressed regret for not disclosing her relationship sooner.