New York Magazine has placed Washington correspondent Olivia Nuzzi on leave after she disclosed a personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former 2024 presidential candidate. Nuzzi informed editors about the relationship, raising concerns over potential conflicts of interest, though she clarified that it was never physical and she did not report on or use Kennedy as a source during that time. Kennedy’s representative downplayed their interactions, stating they only met once. While an internal review found no evidence of bias or inaccuracies, the magazine plans a more thorough external review. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges journalists face in maintaining professional integrity amid personal relationships.
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00:00New York magazine has placed reporter Olivia Nuzzi on leave following her admission as a part of a
00:04personal relationship with a former subject related to the 2024 presidential campaign.
00:09Reports indicate the subject is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently withdrew from the race. On
00:14September 19, the spokesperson for the magazine announced that Nuzzi, their Washington correspondent,
00:18had informed editors about the relationship, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
00:23In a statement to People, Nuzzi clarified that while their communication became personal,
00:27she did not report on Kennedy or use him as a source during that time.
00:30And then from there, a source confirmed to CNN that the individual involved is indeed Kennedy.
00:35He recently endorsed former President Donald Trump after withdrawing from the presidential race.
00:39Kennedy's representative claimed that their interactions were minimal, with only one
00:42meeting during a November interview for a story titled, quote,
00:45the mind-bending politics of R.K. Jr.'s spoiler campaign.
00:49Despite the controversy, Nuzzi has continued her coverage of the 2024 campaign,
00:53contributing to articles on various candidates, including Kennedy.