Olivia Nuzzi, 32, is a well-known political journalist who has built her reputation by interviewing some of the biggest names in American politics. File Image/AFP
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Firstpost08-12-2025, 16:34

Nuzzi Out at Vanity Fair Amid RFK Jr. Affair & Ethics Claims

  • Olivia Nuzzi, Vanity Fair's West Coast editor, is departing the magazine.
  • Her exit follows renewed scrutiny of her past romantic relationship with Robert F Kennedy Jr.
  • Nuzzi and Vanity Fair mutually agreed to let her contract expire, just months after she joined.
  • Controversy intensified after her memoir's release and accusations from ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza.
  • Lizza alleged Nuzzi acted as a "political fixer" for RFK Jr., suppressing unflattering information, claims Nuzzi denies.

Why It Matters: It reveals how personal ties can undermine journalistic integrity and professional standing.

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