Olivia Nuzzi: Star US political writer placed on leave after disclosing RFK Jr relationship

Journalist Olivia Nuzzi has been placed on leave from her job at New York Magazine after disclosing her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Nuzzi, a prominent political writer, revealed her relationship with Kennedy in a recent article for the magazine. Kennedy is an environmental activist and the son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy.

New York Magazine said in a statement that Nuzzi had been placed on leave "pending an internal review of her work." The magazine did not provide any further details about the review.

Nuzzi is a highly respected journalist who has written extensively about politics and culture for New York Magazine, The New York Times, and other publications.

Her relationship with Kennedy has raised questions about conflicts of interest. Kennedy is a controversial figure who has been accused of spreading misinformation about vaccines and climate change.

Nuzzi has said that she will continue to report on Kennedy, but she will not write about their relationship.

Here is a timeline of the events leading up to Nuzzi's leave:

• In 2020, Nuzzi began dating Kennedy.
• In March 2023, Nuzzi disclosed her relationship with Kennedy in an article for New York Magazine.
• In April 2023, New York Magazine placed Nuzzi on leave pending an internal review of her work.

It is unclear how long Nuzzi's leave will last. New York Magazine has not said when the internal review will be completed.