Political Reporter Olivia Nuzzi in Sexting Scandal with RFK Jr.

Sep 20, 2024, 01:03 PM

Olivia Nuzzi, a high-profile political reporter for New York Magazine, has been involved in a sexting scandal involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), a former presidential candidate and current Trump ally. Nuzzi has been accused of having an extramarital digital relationship with RFK Jr. while engaged to Politico reporter Ryan Lizza. This affair has raised significant concerns about journalistic ethics, given Nuzzi's role in covering political figures. The scandal has led to Nuzzi taking a leave of absence from her job, and Lizza stepping back from covering Kennedy-related stories. The affair has sparked a broader discussion on the ethical boundaries for journalists and the potential biases in their reporting.