White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced she is expecting her second child, a baby girl due in May 2026. The 28-year-old shared the joyful news on social media, expressing her and her husband's delight at expanding their family.
Family Announcement and Gratitude
Leavitt posted a photograph of herself in front of a Christmas tree on Instagram to make the pregnancy public. "My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother," she wrote in the caption. She described motherhood as "the closest thing to Heaven on Earth."
In her statement, she extended thanks to President Donald Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for their support. She highlighted what she called a pro-family environment within the White House, crediting it for enabling her to balance her high-profile role with family life. "2026 is going to be a great year and I am so excited to be a girl mom," she added.
Balancing Work and Motherhood in the West Wing
Leavitt told Fox News that her experience is shared by many colleagues. "Nearly all of my West Wing colleagues have babies and young children, so we all really support one another," she explained, noting the common challenge of raising a family while serving in the administration.
A senior White House official confirmed to the network that Leavitt is set to remain in her position as Press Secretary. This continues a pattern of dedication; after the birth of her first child, son Nicholas “Niko” Robert Riccio, in July 2024, Leavitt returned to her campaign role just four days later. She cited the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania as her motivation, feeling compelled to be present during a historic moment.
Personal Background and Family Life
Leavitt is married to 60-year-old real estate developer Nicholas Riccio. The couple met in 2022 while Leavitt was running for Congress in New Hampshire, a race she ultimately lost to Democrat Chris Pappas. Riccio proposed in December 2023, and they married in January 2025, shortly before President Trump's second inauguration.
The impending arrival of their daughter marks the next chapter for the family, with Leavitt continuing to navigate the demands of one of the most visible jobs in American politics alongside the joys of parenthood.
