RFK Jr slammed as 'perfect for Team Trump' as affair with New York Magazine journo Olivia Nuzzi revealed

Olivia Nuzzi, a political journalist for New York Magazine, was placed on leave after admitting to a personal relationship with RFK Jr
PUBLISHED SEP 20, 2024
Olivia Nuzzi’s relationship with Robert F Kennedy Jr reportedly started shortly after she published a profile on him in November 2023 (Getty Images)
Olivia Nuzzi’s relationship with Robert F Kennedy Jr reportedly started shortly after she published a profile on him in November 2023 (Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: In a shocking revelation, Olivia Nuzzi, one of New York Magazine’s star political journalists, was placed on leave after she reportedly admitted to having a romantic relationship with Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The affair, which allegedly began during her coverage of his presidential campaign, has drawn significant attention due to Nuzzi’s influential position and Kennedy's status as a former presidential candidate, as per New York Post.

New York Magazine places Olivia Nuzzi on leave over alleged affair with RFK Jr

Sources from STATUS news reported that Nuzzi’s relationship with Kennedy started shortly after she published a profile on him in November 2023.

The journalist’s role as Washington correspondent for New York Magazine put her in a prominent position to report on high-profile political figures, including Kennedy, whose controversial 2024 presidential campaign attracted widespread media attention.

In a statement released by New York Magazine, the publication confirmed that Nuzzi disclosed her involvement in a personal relationship with a "former subject relevant to the 2024 campaign."

The statement added, "She had engaged in a personal relationship with a former subject while she was reporting on the campaign, a violation of the magazine’s standards around conflicts of interest and disclosures."

The revelation prompted swift action from New York Magazine, which placed Nuzzi on leave and launched an internal investigation.

BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 29: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy,
Kennedy’s representatives denied the existence of any romantic involvement (Getty Images)

The magazine also stated that had they been aware of the relationship earlier, Nuzzi would have been barred from covering the presidential election to prevent any conflict of interest.

Though the magazine did not directly name Kennedy in its statement, the timing and context of Nuzzi’s coverage of Kennedy’s campaign make it clear that he is the subject in question.

The magazine’s statement continued, "An internal review of her published work has found no inaccuracies nor evidence of bias. She is currently on leave from the magazine, and the magazine is conducting a more thorough third-party review."

Despite Nuzzi’s personal admission, Kennedy’s representatives denied the existence of any romantic involvement.

In a firm response to the rumors, a spokesperson for Kennedy said, "Mr Kennedy only met Olivia Nuzzi once in his life for an interview she requested, which yielded a hit piece."

STATUS news, however, stood by its sources, stating that individuals familiar with the situation indicated that Nuzzi and Kennedy may have become romantically involved around the new year.

Kennedy, 70, has been married to actress Cheryl Hines since 2014.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: Olivia Nuzzi attends the 2023 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
New York Magazine placed Olivia Nuzzi on leave over alleged affair with RFK Jr  (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

RFK Jr sparks backlash online in wake of his alleged affair with Olivia Nuzzi

The Internet exploded with reactions as news of Nuzzi’s alleged affair with Kennedy made its rounds online, with many users on X quick to slam Kennedy.

On X, one person remarked, "RFK Jr, who’s now a member of Trump’s campaign, had an affair with Olivia Nuzzi, during his 2024 presidential campaign. I’m sure Cheryl Hines is delighted. The entire Trump campaign is infested with miscreants."

Another said, "I honestly don't understand what women see in #RFKJr He's an admitted adulterer."



 



 

"RFK's face looks like it was pieced together from a dozen different pieces of meat. How are women attracted to him," wrote one person. Another added, "RFK is a perfect fit for MAGA. He is as pathetic as them."

One individual wrote, "He has a history of infidelity. Not shocking from someone as deranged as RFK Jr." Another pointed out, "Typical arrogant Republican. Did he not think this would ever come out? I hope Cheryl Hines kicks him to the curb!"

One netizen remarked, "This is perfect. What a joke RFK and Trump are. And then add Vance to the mix and you have the dumbest gathering of individuals to ever take up precious airtime in this country." Another added, "That's why he's perfect for Team Trump. All of them are just as disguting as it gets."

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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