Conversation won’t let up over Karoline Leavitt’s newborn daughter’s “sweet little face.” Photo in the comments 👶⬇️

Becoming the Youngest White House Press Secretary
Leavitt may spend her days navigating one of the most high-pressure jobs in politics, but behind the White House podium is a much softer side to her life. In November 2024, following Donald Trump’s presidential victory, Leavitt was officially appointed as the youngest-ever White House Press Secretary.

The major career milestone was one she celebrated publicly on Instagram, where she reflected on the people who helped her reach that moment. “Thank you, President Trump, for believing in me,” she wrote.

Karoline Leavitt speaks during the daily news briefing at the James Brady Press Briefing Room in Washington, DC on October 23, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Karoline Leavitt speaks during the daily news briefing at the James Brady Press Briefing Room in Washington, DC on October 23, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

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She also voiced her gratitude to her support system, “Thank you to my family and friends for always supporting me. Thank you to my son for humbling me and serving as a constant reminder of what’s most important. Thank you, God, for everything.”

Even as her national profile grew, Leavitt made clear that motherhood and family remained at the center of her life.

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Her Marriage to Nicholas Riccio Turned, and Their Age Gap
Leavitt’s husband, Nicholas Riccio, has also attracted public attention — especially because he is 32 years older than she. Leavitt is 28 years old, while Riccio is 60. Despite the noticeable age difference, the couple’s relationship has continued to thrive.

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During an interview shared on YouTube, Leavitt explained that they first met during her congressional campaign in New Hampshire through a mutual friend. That mutual friend hosted an event at his restaurant where Leavitt was scheduled to speak, and Riccio happened to be invited as well.

The couple’s introduction eventually sparked a romance. Leavitt admitted she was initially hesitant because of the age gap. Still, she later realized Riccio had become much more than a romantic partner.

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She described him as her “greatest supporter,” her “rock,” and her “best friend.” According to Leavitt, Riccio had already built a successful career in real estate before they met, which allowed him to fully support her professional ambitions while she focused on building her own future.

She Took on a Major Campaign Role While Pregnant
Before stepping into the White House press secretary role, Leavitt worked as Trump’s national press secretary during the 2024 campaign. When she worked for the Trump campaign, she was pregnant for much of it.

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In a feature interview, Leavitt revealed she was only a few weeks pregnant when Trump campaign co-managers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita offered her the position.

She felt it was important to tell them the truth immediately. “Knowing I was going to have a baby in the middle of a presidential campaign — which, I found out, is no easy thing to do — they couldn’t have been more accepting and welcoming of me,” she explained.

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The support meant a great deal to Leavitt, especially because the campaign role would become one of the most demanding experiences of her life.

By then, she had already built an impressive political résumé. She previously worked in the Trump administration, served under Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, and even managed her own congressional campaign social media strategy entirely on her own during her 2022 run for Congress.