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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Pregnancy, Expecting Baby Girl in May 2026

She plans to remain in the role during her pregnancy, according to a senior White House official cited by Fox News Digital.

Overview

  • Leavitt shared the news on Instagram with photos of her baby bump, ultrasound images, and family shots with her husband, Nicholas Riccio, and their son, Niko.
  • Her post called the pregnancy the “greatest Christmas gift” and expressed gratitude to God for motherhood.
  • She thanked President Donald Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for what she described as a supportive, pro-family workplace.
  • News reports note she would be the first serving White House press secretary to be pregnant and identify her as the youngest to hold the job at 28.
  • Background details include the couple’s son born in July 2024, their January 2025 marriage, and her past comments about balancing work and parenting, including returning to work four days after giving birth.