The Great Read: Olivia Nuzzi Did It All for Love
The former political journalist has written a combustive portrait of America, President Trump and the scandal with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that upended her career.
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November 14, 2025, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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Olivia Nuzzi wears sunglasses and a black turtleneck. Her blond hair flies around in the wind.

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Olivia Nuzzi Did It All for Love

The former political journalist has written a combustive portrait of America, President Trump and the scandal with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that upended her career.

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