Olivia Nuzzi leaves New York magazine over RFK relationship
- Olivia Nuzzi was placed on leave from New York Magazine due to a personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., related to her 2024 campaign reporting.
- An internal and external investigation concluded her journalism did not have inaccuracies or bias, but she expressed regret for not disclosing the relationship.
- Consequently, Nuzzi parted ways with the magazine after nearly eight years amid ongoing allegations from her ex-fiancé regarding her behavior.
In October 2024, Olivia Nuzzi departed from New York Magazine after being placed on leave due to a personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., relevant to her reporting on the 2024 campaign. Both the magazine and an independent law firm review concluded her reporting contained no inaccuracies or bias regarding Kennedy, a former presidential candidate. Nuzzi expressed regret for not disclosing the relationship and acknowledged its appearance of conflict. Meanwhile, her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, accused her of engaging in reckless behavior and orchestrating a harassment campaign after their breakup, which was allegedly influenced by her relationship with Kennedy. Lizza has been placed on leave by Politico as an investigation into the allegations takes place. The situation reflects the complexities of journalism ethics and personal relationships in the political sphere, leading to Nuzzi's exit from a publication where she worked for nearly eight years.