Overview
- In Part 5 of his Substack series, Ryan Lizza claims Robert F. Kennedy Jr. resumed contact with Olivia Nuzzi after their affair story became public and that she was “in the best mood” because they were working together again.
- Lizza alleges Nuzzi and Kennedy coordinated statements to the outlet that first published the story, while Kennedy has denied having a sexual or sexting relationship with her.
- He says Nuzzi formed a “war room” with former CNN executive Matt Dornic and her agent Rachel Adler to steer coverage, relying on denials, legal threats, and what he describes as false claims that multiple outlets declined to run.
- Lizza further contends Kennedy security adviser Gavin de Becker checked in on Nuzzi to ensure loyalty, which he characterizes as intimidation, and says Tucker Carlson told Nuzzi to fear for her life and offered to send her a shotgun.
- Vanity Fair ended Nuzzi’s contract last week, and Kennedy, now serving as HHS secretary, has continued his duties as he reiterates his denial, while Lizza’s newest claims have not been independently corroborated.