Ms. Nuzzi told her editors about the relationship that had turned personal, the outlet said. A representative for Mr. Kennedy said the pair had met only once.

The relationship was never physical, Nuzzi says, as reports identify Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose spokesperson deflects.

A star reporter who covered Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign has been placed on leave after admitting a relationship with a former reporting subject.

The GOP has lagged behind Democratic candidates every election cycle since 1988, but polling for 2024 shows the gap narrowing.

This year, Trump pressured aides to make a real play in deep-blue territory, especially as President Joe Biden struggled in polls. That aspiration hasn’t dimmed as Vice President Kamala Harris replaced Biden on the Democratic ticket and quickly tightened up the race.

Under heavy security following a second assassination attempt, Donald Trump will be campaigning on Long Island today.