Karoline Leavitt pregnant with baby no. 2 — set to make history as first expecting press secretary

Karoline Leavitt pregnancy: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is preparing for another major milestone, both personally and professionally. The 28-year-old White House press secretary revealed that she is pregnant and expecting her second child with her husband, 60-year-old Nicholas Riccio, sharing the news on Friday, as per reports.

Karoline Leavitt Shares Pregnancy With Second Baby News on Instagram

Leavitt revealed the pregnancy on social media platform Instagram, posting photos of herself standing in front of a Christmas tree in a white sweater dress, her hand resting on her growing belly. In her caption, she called the pregnancy “the greatest Christmas gift,” announcing that the couple is expecting a baby girl in May 2026, as per an NBC News report.

Karoline Leavitt and Husband Nicholas Riccio Expect Baby Girl in May 2026

She wrote that, “My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother. My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for the blessing of motherhood, which I truly believe is the closest thing to Heaven on Earth,” as quoted in the report.


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How Karoline Leavitt Met Her Husband Nicholas Riccio

Leavitt and Riccio are already parents to their son, Nicholas Robert Riccio, known as Niko, who is 18 months old. The couple met in 2022 when she ran unsuccessfully for Congress in New Hampshire and became engaged over Christmas in 2023 and welcomed Niko on July 10, 2024.

Karoline Leavitt Praises Husband Nicholas Riccio's Support During Chaotic Times

Previously this year, she told Megyn Kelly on her podcast her husband is "incredible. He is my greatest supporter. He’s my best friend. He’s my rock,” adding, “He’s fully supportive of me building my success in my career, and he’s the father of my child, of course, and he’s the best dad I could ever ask for and so supportive especially during this very chaotic period of life,” as quoted by NBC News.

First Pregnant White House Press Secretary in History

A senior White House official told Fox News that Leavitt plans to remain in her role as press secretary even during her pregnancy, so that means she would become the first pregnant press secretary in US history, as per the PEOPLE report.

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Leavitt Previously Returned to Work Soon After First Child

Leavitt previously returned to work shortly after giving birth to her son, rejoining US president Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. In an October 2024 interview with The Conservateur, she recalled deciding to resume work following the July 13 assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, saying, “I looked at my husband and said, ‘Looks like I’m going back to work,’ ” as quoted by PEOPLE.

Pregnancy Announcement Comes Amid Recent Family Developments

The announcement comes amid recent family developments involving Leavitt’s nephew and godson’s mother, Bruna Caroline Ferreira, who was detained by ICE in November before being released on an immigration judge’s orders. Leavitt has not publicly commented on the situation, and a source told PEOPLE she has not spoken with Ferreira in many years.

FAQs

Who is Karoline Leavitt’s husband?

Karoline Leavitt’s husband is Nicholas Riccio.



What is Karoline Leavitt husband Nicholas Riccio’s age?

Nicholas Riccio is 60 years old.