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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Pregnancy, Expecting a Daughter

She shared the news on Instagram, thanking President Trump as well as Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for what she called a family‑friendly workplace.

Overview

  • Leavitt posted an Instagram photo on December 26 showing an ultrasound and a baby romper labeled “Baby‑Schwester,” saying she is expecting a girl.
  • BILD reports she is the first serving White House press secretary known to be pregnant while in the role.
  • Unnamed White House sources say she intends to continue working for now, with no public details yet on maternity leave.
  • In her post, she expressed gratitude to President Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for their support.
  • Leavitt is married to real estate developer Nicholas Riccio and has a son, Niko, born in July 2024.