September 20th 2024.
Olivia Nuzzi, a highly praised writer for New York magazine, has recently been put on leave while the publication conducts a third-party review. This came after Nuzzi revealed that she had engaged in a personal relationship with someone she had previously reported on during the 2024 campaign.
Although the magazine did not disclose the identity of the subject, a reliable source informed CNN that it was Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who had run for president as an independent candidate and recently endorsed Donald Trump. The source clarified that the relationship was emotional and digital in nature, and there was no physical involvement.
A spokesperson for Kennedy stated that he had only met Nuzzi once for an interview she had requested, which resulted in a negative piece about him. The news about the alleged relationship was first reported by Oliver Darcy in Status on Thursday night.
In a statement to CNN, Nuzzi expressed regret for not disclosing her relationship with a reporting subject to the publication. She explained that the communication between them had turned personal earlier this year, and during that time, she did not report on the subject or use them as a source. Nuzzi acknowledged that the relationship should have been disclosed to avoid any appearance of a conflict and apologized to those she may have disappointed, particularly her colleagues at New York magazine.
The publication also released a statement, informing their readers that Nuzzi is currently on leave, and they are conducting a thorough third-party review. Nuzzi had written a profile on Kennedy in November of last year and has written several other features on Trump and the 2024 campaign since then.
According to the magazine, Nuzzi recently admitted to having a relationship with a reporting subject, which is a violation of their standards on conflicts of interest and disclosures. They added that if they had been aware of this relationship, she would not have been allowed to continue covering the presidential campaign. However, an internal review of Nuzzi's published work found no inaccuracies or evidence of bias.
Despite this, the magazine expressed regret for the violation of their readers' trust. It is clear that Nuzzi's actions were not in line with their ethical standards, and they are taking the necessary steps to address the situation.
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