Karoline Leavitt Reflects on Historic Role as White House Press Secretary and Balancing Family Life
At 27, Leavitt is the youngest-ever White House press secretary, navigating a high-profile career, motherhood, and public attention on her personal life.
- Karoline Leavitt serves as the youngest White House press secretary in history during Donald Trump's second term as president.
- Leavitt has introduced a 'new media seat' in the White House briefing room to include independent content creators in press coverage.
- She recently discussed her 'atypical' marriage to 59-year-old Nicholas Riccio, emphasizing his support for her career and family.
- Leavitt returned to work on the Trump campaign just days after giving birth to her son, Niko, following an assassination attempt on Trump in July 2024.
- Her Catholic education and upbringing have been credited by Leavitt as instrumental in shaping her values and commitment to public service.