Hold onto your hats, folks—Olivia Nuzzi, once a rising star in political journalism, has parted ways with Vanity Fair under a cloud of intrigue that’s got everyone talking.

The story boils down to Nuzzi’s departure from the magazine, with the public narrative citing ethical breaches, though whispers suggest Vanity Fair knew about her checkered past long before the split, Breitbart reported. 

Let’s rewind to the beginning: Nuzzi was brought on board as Vanity Fair’s West Coast editor, a prestigious gig that raised eyebrows given her history.

Unpacking Nuzzi’s Hiring at Vanity Fair

Editor Mark Guiducci seemed shocked—perhaps too shocked—when murmurs of Nuzzi’s ethical lapses surfaced post-hiring, as if the magazine hadn’t done its homework.

Yet, sources claim Vanity Fair was well aware of Nuzzi’s baggage, including her firing from New York Magazine over an alleged personal entanglement with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now Health and Human Services Secretary.

They also reportedly knew of an incident involving breaking into the home of Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, not to mention whispers of her being a subpar writer.

Personal Scandals Fuel Public Drama

Adding fuel to the fire, Nuzzi’s former fiancé, Ryan Lizza, took to Substack with a series of essays airing her alleged dirty laundry after her Vanity Fair role was announced.

Lizza detailed claims of Nuzzi having an “intense personal relationship” with Kennedy Jr., as well as a past connection with former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford—both individuals she was assigned to cover journalistically.

Even more eyebrow-raising, the couple allegedly had book contracts to write about both Kennedy and Sanford, blurring professional lines in a way that’s hard to ignore.

Vanity Fair’s Questionable Narrative on Ethics

As one source put it, “Don’t believe a word you’re reading. Leno-jawed hussy Olivia Nuzzi and Vanity Fair are not parting ways over a breach of journalistic ethics.”

The same source adds, “She’s out for only one reason — the belief that her violation of journalistic ethics helped Donald Trump,” suggesting a political angle to the ousting that Vanity Fair might not admit (Source: Nolte).

Could it be that a progressive-leaning outlet like Vanity Fair is less concerned with ethics and more with how Nuzzi’s actions might have indirectly boosted a conservative cause?

Behind the Scenes of a Messy Split

Critics argue that Vanity Fair’s sudden moral awakening feels like a convenient cover story, especially since Lizza’s public revelations came after Nuzzi’s hiring, not before.

Despite the personal drama—Lizza sticking by Nuzzi through not one but two alleged scandals—questions remain about why Vanity Fair hired her knowing her past, only to feign surprise now.

Ultimately, this saga isn’t just about one journalist’s missteps; it’s a window into the murky waters of media ethics, personal vendettas, and the unspoken rules of political journalism where optics often trump principle.