Christmas brought double joy for White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and her family. The 28-year-old official, a prominent figure in Donald Trump's administration, announced she is expecting her second child with husband Nicholas Riccio. The couple shared the happy news on social media, revealing they will welcome a baby girl in May 2026.
A Festive Announcement and Growing Family
On Friday, December 26, 2025, Karoline Leavitt took to Instagram to make the pregnancy public. In a post featuring her cradling her baby bump in front of a Christmas tree, she expressed immense joy. "My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother," Leavitt wrote. She described motherhood as "the closest thing to Heaven on Earth" and thanked God for the blessing.
In her announcement, Leavitt also extended gratitude to her employers. She specifically thanked White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and President Donald Trump for their support and for fostering a pro-family environment within the administration. This pregnancy is historic, as Leavitt will become the first pregnant White House Press Secretary while also holding the record as the youngest person ever appointed to the role.
The Story of an Age-Gap Power Couple
Karoline Leavitt's personal life has often drawn attention due to her marriage. She is married to Nicholas Riccio, a 60-year-old real estate developer from New Hampshire. This creates an age gap of approximately thirty-two years between the couple, placing them among notable age-gap pairs in Washington's political circles.
Their love story began professionally. They first met during Leavitt's 2022 congressional campaign at an event hosted by a mutual friend at one of Riccio's restaurants in New Hampshire. Their relationship blossomed from a friendship, leading to an engagement in December 2023. The couple then tied the knot in a January 2025 wedding at the Wentworth By the Sea Country Club in Rye, New Hampshire, just days before Trump's presidential inauguration.
Leavitt has openly discussed the dynamics of their relationship. On 'The Megyn Kelly Show', she admitted the age difference is "atypical" but emphasized her husband's unwavering support for her career, especially after achieving his own business success with Riccio Enterprises. She later shared on 'Pod Force One' that informing her parents about the age gap was initially a "challenging conversation." However, she said their concerns faded once they witnessed his character and how much he adores her.
Blending Personal Milestones with a Demanding Career
Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio welcomed their first child, a son named Niko, on July 10, 2024. Notably, Niko was born before the couple's wedding in January 2025. With the second child due in May 2026, Leavitt is navigating the pinnacle of her professional life alongside rapid family expansion.
This announcement underscores a period of significant personal and professional achievement for Leavitt. At 28, she manages one of the most high-pressure communication jobs in the world while preparing for the arrival of her daughter. Her ability to balance these roles is seen as a testament to her bold personality and the supportive framework she credits the Trump White House with providing. For supporters and observers alike, Leavitt's journey represents a modern blend of ambitious political service and traditional family values.
