Relationship and Response
of was placed on leave following the disclosure of her personal relationship with , a subject of her reporting on the 2024 campaign. The relationship was characterized as emotional and digital, not physical.
Nuzzi expressed regret for not disclosing the relationship, emphasizing that it did not involve direct reporting or sourcing. New York magazine initiated a third-party review and found no inaccuracies or evidence of bias in her work.
Kennedy's Stance and Magazine's Position
A spokesperson for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied the existence of a romantic relationship, stating that Kennedy only met Nuzzi once for an interview. The spokesperson labeled Nuzzi's previous work as a "hit piece."
New York magazine acknowledged the violation of its standards around conflicts of interest and disclosures, regretting the breach of readers' trust. The magazine confirmed Nuzzi's leave and the ongoing third-party review.
