White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, just 28, is officially expecting baby number two! She and her husband, real estate developer Nicholas Riccio, 60, are thrilled to welcome a baby girl into their family.
Karoline Leavitt dropped the joyous news on Instagram, perfectly wrapping it in some holiday cheer. The couple is set to welcome their daughter in May 2026. Their son, Niko, who’s currently 17 months old, is about to get a big promotion to big brother status.
“The greatest Christmas gift we could ever ask for – a baby girl coming in May 2026.☺️,” Leavitt penned in her caption. “My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother. My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for the blessing of motherhood, which I truly believe is the closest thing to Heaven on Earth. 🥹.”
For those wondering how pregnancy fits into the high-pressure world of White House politics, the answer is straightforward: she’s absolutely not going anywhere.
A senior White House official confirmed to Fox News that Leavitt will remain in her demanding role as press secretary throughout her pregnancy. This significant milestone puts her on track to become the very first pregnant press secretary in U.S. history.
Interestingly, this exciting personal news arrives amidst a complex time for Leavitt’s extended family. Just weeks prior, her nephew and godson’s mother, Bruna Caroline Ferreira, was detained by ICE and faced deportation in November. This difficult situation quietly unfolded even as Leavitt continued her high-profile work in Washington.
It’s clear that 2026 is already shaping up to be a monumental year for the Leavitt household.
