Journalist Olivia Nuzzi, Washington correspondent New York Magazinewas placed on administrative leave due to his “personal relationship” with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Nuzzi and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. allegedly began a “personal relationship” following a profile she wrote and published in November 2023. The article appeared in STATUS News.
“Nuzzi recently spoke honestly with a magazine editor. Confess “While covering the 2024 campaign, she had a personal relationship with a former campaign official, which violates the magazine's standards regarding conflicts of interest and disclosure,” the publication said in a statement. New York Post.
“An internal review of her published article found no evidence of inaccuracy or bias. She is now on leave from the magazine while we conduct a more thorough, independent investigation,” the statement continued. “We regret betraying our readers' trust.”
According to Daily Beast reporter Corbin Boyles, Nuzzi provided the following statement to reporter Oliver Darcy:
Earlier this year, my interactions with a former interviewee became personal. During that time, I never interviewed the subject directly or used her as a source. We never had a physical relationship. However, I should have made it public so as to avoid the appearance of a conflict. I deeply regret not making it public sooner and I apologize to those I let down, especially my colleagues in New York.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is married to actress Cheryl Hines.Curb Your EnthusiasmHynes, who has faced growing pressure from the Hollywood left to condemn her husband after he withdrew from the 2024 presidential race as an independent and recently endorsed former President Donald Trump, has always stood by her husband and even congratulated him on his decision to run for president.
“I deeply respect Bobby's decision to run on the principle of unity. Over the past year and a half, I've met wonderful people from all political parties – Democrats, Republicans and Independents. My experience is that the vast majority of people from all political parties are genuinely good people who want the best for our country and each other. It's been an eye-opening, transformative and loving journey,” Hines said after canceling his campaign bid.
