RFK Jr., Olivia Nuzzi's Relationship Was 'Emotional and Digital': Report

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More details are coming to light over and ’s rumored connection.

“A person with direct knowledge of the matter told CNN that the relationship … was emotional and digital in nature, not physical,” CNN’s and wrote in an article published Thursday, September 19.

Nuzzi worked as a high-profile political reporter for New York Magazine. Earlier on Friday, the magazine published a public apology to its readers, stating that Nuzzi had failed to disclose a “personal relationship” with an unnamed subject she profiled in 2024 election coverage. The article has since been taken down.

“She is currently on leave from the magazine, and the magazine is conducting a more thorough third-party review. We regret this violation of our readers’ trust,” the magazine’s since-deleted statement read.

Related: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Family: Siblings, Wives, Kids and MoreThe nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., comes from a long line of acclaimed politicians. The presidential candidate was born in 1954 to Robert F. Kennedy Sr. and Ethel Kennedy and has 11 siblings: Joseph, Kerry, Courtney, Rory, David, Kathleen, Michael, Max, Douglas and Christopher. (David and Michael passed […]

Throughout her time at New York Magazine, Nuzzi wrote a November feature on Kennedy, who was running for president before dropping out and ultimately endorsing . Nuzzi also penned several features about Trump and his campaign.

“Earlier this year, the nature of some communication between myself and a former reporting subject turned personal. During that time, I did not directly report on the subject nor use them as a source,” Nuzzi said in a statement to CNN. “The relationship was never physical but should have been disclosed to prevent the appearance of a conflict. I deeply regret not doing so immediately and apologize to those I’ve disappointed, especially my colleagues at New York.”

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While Kennedy, 70, was not named by New York Magazine nor Nuzzi, other outlets including CNN and The New York Times reported it was Kennedy. He ultimately denied having an inappropriate “personal relationship” with her.

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“Mr. Kennedy only met Olivia Nuzzi once in his life for an interview she requested, which yielded a hit piece,” a rep for Kennedy told NBC News on Friday.

Related: Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Relationship TimelineJon Kopaloff/Getty Images Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are not the likeliest pair. Thrust into the spotlight amid Kennedy’s 2024 bid for the presidency, the couple has done their best to keep their personal life out of the public eye. While Americans speculate about how their seemingly different world views mesh, Curb Your […]

Kennedy has been married to Curb Your Enthusiasm actress since 2014. The couple initially met in 2004 and remained friends until their connection turned romantic years later. Hines, 58, and Kennedy began dating in 2010 after she finalized her divorce from ex-husband . The exes share daughter Catherine. Kennedy, for his part, was previously married to from 1994 to 2012 and from 1982 to 1994.

Hines has not publicly commented on Kennedy and Nuzzi’s scandal. Us Weekly has reached out for comment.

RFK Jr., Olivia Nuzzi's Relationship Was 'Emotional and Digital': Report

RFK Jr., Olivia Nuzzi's Relationship Was 'Emotional and Digital': Report

RFK Jr., Olivia Nuzzi's Relationship Was 'Emotional and Digital': Report

RFK Jr., Olivia Nuzzi's Relationship Was 'Emotional and Digital': Report

RFK Jr., Olivia Nuzzi's Relationship Was 'Emotional and Digital': Report