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Olivia Nuzzi's Memoir Sparks Controversy and Trust Issues

11/20/2025

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Olivia Nuzzi revealed in her memoir American Canto details of an emotional affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sparking controversy.
Her ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza published an essay claiming Nuzzi also cheated on him with Mark Sanford.
Critics, including Mark Feldstein, a journalism professor, argue these dramas undermine journalistic credibility and reinforce stereotypes.
A Gallup poll shows trust in the U.S. press is declining, with 28% expressing confidence in media accuracy.

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Olivia Nuzzi revealed in her memoir American Canto details of an emotional affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sparking controversy.
Her ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza published an essay claiming Nuzzi also cheated on him with Mark Sanford.
Critics, including Mark Feldstein, a journalism professor, argue these dramas undermine journalistic credibility and reinforce stereotypes.
A Gallup poll shows trust in the U.S. press is declining, with 28% expressing confidence in media accuracy.