Leavitt Becomes First Pregnant White House Press Secretary
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she is expecting a second child, due May 2026, following the birth of son Niko in July 2024.
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Overview
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, publicly confirms she is pregnant again, becoming the first sitting White House press secretary to do so while in office.
She announced the pregnancy with ultrasound images, sharing that the second child is a girl expected in May 2026, following the birth of her son Niko.
Leavitt previously gave birth to her son Niko in July 2024 while actively participating in Donald Trump's third presidential campaign.
She is married to Nick Riccio, with a 32-year age gap; they began dating in 2022 during her New Hampshire congressional campaign before her defeat to Chris Pappas.
Riccio is described as having overcome financial challenges in New Hampshire to build success in Hampton Beach's real estate market, while Leavitt remains a prominent White House spokesperson.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the personal and familial aspects of Karoline Leavitt's announcement, using positive language to highlight her gratitude and excitement. The narrative is structured to present a harmonious balance between her professional role and personal life, subtly endorsing the pro-family environment of the Trump administration. This framing is achieved through selective emphasis on Leavitt's expressions of gratitude and the supportive role of her husband and administration officials.
FAQ
Yes. Multiple news summaries of the story identify Karoline Leavitt as the first sitting White House press secretary to publicly confirm a pregnancy while serving in the role..
Leavitt announced the second child is a girl expected in May 2026 and shared ultrasound images as part of the announcement.[2].
Leavitt previously gave birth to a son, Niko, in July 2024 while she was participating in Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign..
She is married to Nick Riccio; media reports note a significant age gap (reported as about 32 years) and describe Riccio’s background in New Hampshire real estate and earlier financial challenges before success in Hampton Beach property ventures..
Leavitt has served as White House press secretary since January 2025 and is reported as the youngest person to hold the post, born in 1997 or 1998 depending on sources (profiles list August 24, 1997 or 1998), making her in her late 20s while serving..
