Washington, D.C. – In a personal announcement that also marks a historic first in American politics, Karoline Leavitt, the 28-year-old national spokeswoman for Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, revealed she is expecting her second child with husband Nicholas Riccio, 60. Should Trump win the November election, Leavitt—who is slated to become White House Press Secretary—would be the first pregnant woman ever to hold the position.
A Personal and Professional Milestone
Leavitt shared the news publicly on social media, posting a photo with her husband and their young daughter alongside the caption:
“Baby #2 coming soon! Grateful beyond words for our growing family.”
The pregnancy brings a notable dimension to the already historic nature of her anticipated role. At 28, Leavitt would also be one of the youngest individuals to serve as White House Press Secretary.
Historic First in the Press Briefing Room
No sitting White House Press Secretary has ever been pregnant while holding the role. Past press secretaries such as Kayleigh McEnany and Jen Psaki had children but not while serving in the position. Leavitt’s pregnancy highlights evolving conversations about women in leadership, motherhood, and political life—particularly in high-pressure, highly visible government roles.
Leavitt is no stranger to breaking barriers; she previously worked in the Trump White House and on Capitol Hill before becoming a prominent campaign spokesperson.
Family Life in the Public Eye
Leavitt and Riccio, a businessman more than three decades her senior, married in 2022 and welcomed their first child in 2023. Their relationship has occasionally drawn media attention due to the age gap, though the couple has maintained a relatively private family life.
Riccio, a father of three from a previous marriage, has largely stayed out of the political spotlight, supporting Leavitt’s career from behind the scenes.
Political Reactions and Looking Ahead
The announcement has been met with congratulatory messages from colleagues and political figures across the aisle, underscoring a rare moment of bipartisan warmth amid a contentious election cycle.
If Trump is elected and Leavitt assumes the Press Secretary role as planned, her pregnancy would inevitably shape public perception of the administration’s visibility and the personal realities of working parents in top government positions.
What This Means Moving Forward
Leavitt is expected to continue her campaign duties throughout the pregnancy. The due date has not been publicly disclosed, but sources close to the campaign confirm that plans are in place to ensure a smooth transition should she need to step away briefly after giving birth.
Her journey is already being seen by many as a modern milestone—one that could help normalize pregnancy and parenthood at the highest levels of American political leadership.
