Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history, and her husband Nicholas Riccio, a real estate developer 32 years her senior, welcomed their son Nico in 2024. The couple first met in 2022 during Leavitt’s congressional campaign in New Hampshire, introduced by a mutual friend at a restaurant event. Despite public scrutiny over their age gap, Leavitt has openly expressed confidence in their relationship, describing it as “a very atypical love story” but one grounded in mutual support. Riccio, having already built a successful career, has been supportive of Leavitt’s demanding public role. They were married in January 2025, shortly before a major national event—the shooting of President Trump on the campaign trail.

The shooting incident prompted Leavitt to return to work earlier than planned, balancing her duties as a new mother and press secretary. She has shared her experience of navigating motherhood and a high-pressure political role, including managing campaign media responsibilities from home during Trump’s 2024 run. Leavitt acknowledges the guilt many working mothers feel but emphasizes her commitment to spending quality time with her son during evenings and weekends. In a March 2025 interview with The Christian Broadcasting Network, she highlighted the challenges of juggling family and a public-facing career, stating that her story reflects the broader struggle of many working mothers across America.