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Karoline Leavitt’s Family Photos Draw Scrutiny Over Alleged Editing

The Instagram post renewed interest in the couple’s roughly 32-year age gap alongside unverified claims that her husband’s face looked airbrushed.

Overview

  • Leavitt, 28, posted a November 2 Instagram carousel of October family photos featuring her husband, Nicholas Riccio, and their 16-month-old son, Niko.
  • The images included the White House’s October 30 Halloween event and a shot on the steps of Vice President JD Vance’s residence at the Naval Observatory.
  • Instagram commenters alleged Riccio’s face appeared edited in one photo, pointing to differences with his hands and neck, but no independent verification has been reported.
  • Many users also defended the couple and praised the family, producing a mix of criticism and support in the comment thread.
  • Coverage notes Riccio is reported to be about 60—roughly 32 years older than Leavitt—and cites her earlier remarks describing him as her greatest supporter, while The Mirror US says it reached out to her representatives for comment.