Olivia Nuzzi’s Memoir Set to Uncover RFK Jr.’s Controversial Texts

Olivia Nuzzi’s upcoming memoir, titled American Canto, is generating significant buzz for its revelations about her interactions with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. Sources indicate that the book will include explicit text messages exchanged between the journalist and Kennedy, potentially complicating his marriage to actor Cheryl Hines. Scheduled for release on December 2, 2023, the project is under tight wraps by publisher Simon & Schuster, who is reportedly employing unusual security measures to protect the manuscript.

The memoir not only delves into Nuzzi’s decade of reporting on former President Donald Trump but also addresses a turbulent period in her personal life, including her previous engagement to journalist Ryan Lizza. According to sources who spoke to Page Six, the content of Nuzzi’s memoir could have far-reaching implications for Kennedy’s personal and professional life. One insider remarked, “It’s hard to imagine RFK [Jr.] surviving this with his marriage and job intact.”

Security Measures and Publishing Plans

Reports suggest that the manuscript is stored on a secure server, with no advance copies available to the public or media. The early listing on Amazon does not include the author’s name or cover details, indicating a highly controlled rollout. Furthermore, the publication date has been strategically chosen to avoid overlapping with Hines’s own book, Unscripted, which is set to be released on November 11, 2023.

Crisis management expert Risa Heller is reportedly overseeing the book’s launch, suggesting that Nuzzi’s team is taking precautions to navigate any fallout from the memoir’s content. Nuzzi’s connection with Kennedy first garnered attention after she profiled him in late 2023 during his independent presidential campaign. Although both Nuzzi and Kennedy reportedly grew close, his team has publicly denied that any affair took place, claiming their in-person meeting was limited to a single occasion for the interview.

In a previous statement, Nuzzi acknowledged that while their relationship was never physical, it should have been disclosed to avoid any perception of a conflict of interest. If the sources are accurate, American Canto will bring to light intimate messages exchanged with Kennedy, reigniting discussions surrounding political relationships, media ethics, and the challenges of navigating personal lives under public scrutiny.

As anticipation builds for the memoir’s release, readers will soon discover whether the revelations within can withstand the scrutiny of both the media and the public.