Olivia Nuzzi’s Explosive Memoir Could Destroy RFK Jr. With Sexting Scandal Details

Olivia Nuzzi’s upcoming memoir is shaping up to be one of the most explosive political tell-alls in years, and it may shatter more than reputations. The former New York Magazine reporter, who made headlines for her alleged “digital affair” with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his presidential run, is releasing a book titled "American Canto," a reference to "Dante’s Inferno," and sources say it’s packed with scandalous details.

According to Page Six, Nuzzi’s book will feature sexually charged text exchanges between herself and Kennedy, now the Secretary of Health and Human Services, detailing their controversial relationship that unfolded while he was still campaigning for president. “It’s hard to imagine RFK surviving this with his marriage and job intact,” a source told the outlet, adding that the book’s revelations could deal a serious blow to Kennedy’s marriage to actress Cheryl Hines.

The memoir reportedly recounts the pair’s “incredible” FaceTime encounters and “demure” photo exchanges, details that first surfaced in 2024 when news of the affair rocked Washington.

Nuzzi’s controversial relationship with Kennedy began in late 2023 after she profiled him for New York Magazine. While RFK Jr. has denied a romantic relationship, insiders described their digital connection as intense and intimate. The pair reportedly met in person only once for the interview, but their online encounters grew increasingly personal, culminating in explicit messages and late-night FaceTime sessions.

According to Nuzzi’s ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, the affair lasted roughly a year while Kennedy was still campaigning for president. In court filings obtained by PEOPLE, Lizza claimed that Nuzzi’s relationship with Kennedy was intense, secretive, and emotionally volatile.

Lizza, who serves as Chief Washington Correspondent for Politico, alleged that Nuzzi confided disturbing details about Kennedy’s behavior, claiming he wanted to “control,” “possess,” and “impregnate” her. He went on to describe the affair as “toxic,” “unhealthy,” “psychotic,” “crazy,” and “indefensible.”

“The huge power disparity in the relationship facilitated the politician’s manipulation of Nuzzi,” Lizza’s filing stated, accusing Kennedy of exploiting his influence over the then–New York Magazine journalist.

When the story broke, Nuzzi publicly apologized for failing to disclose the relationship sooner, calling it a lapse in judgment but maintaining that it was never physical. “The relationship was never physical but should have been disclosed to prevent the appearance of a conflict,” she said in a statement last year. “I deeply regret not doing so immediately and apologize to those I’ve disappointed.”

Nuzzi parted ways with New York Magazine in October 2024 following an internal review, which found no evidence of bias in her reporting. Despite the controversy, Nuzzi’s career has continued to ascend. She was hired as Vanity Fair’s West Coast editor last month and is now preparing for what could be one of the most talked-about book releases in modern political history.

While the Kennedy revelations may dominate headlines, insiders say "American Canto" goes far deeper than gossip. The memoir will reportedly blend Nuzzi’s decade-long coverage of Donald Trump with her personal entanglements, including her former relationship with Lizza.

The leak of "American Canto"’s details reportedly blindsided publisher Simon & Schuster, which has been operating under “cloak-and-dagger” conditions to protect the manuscript. Sources told Page Six the publisher set up a separate secure server for the book and has withheld galleys, advance copies typically distributed to press and booksellers, to prevent leaks.

Even the book’s Amazon listing has been shrouded in mystery, listed only as “To Be Announced AC” with no author photo, no title image, and a December 2, 2025, release date. “The book is so hot, there’s concern for her safety,” an insider said, noting fears of a potential injunction or even political interference from Trump-era officials named in the text.

The rollout is being handled by crisis PR powerhouse Risa Heller, whose past clients include Anthony Weiner, Jared Kushner, and Jeff Zucker, a clear signal that the publisher expects major fallout.

With "American Canto" promising sex, scandal, politics, and power, industry insiders are already predicting it will dominate headlines and possibly ignite new ones.