White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Pregnancy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced she is expecting her second child, a development that positions her to become the first person to hold the role while pregnant in U.S. history. The announcement was shared via her Instagram profile on December 25 or 26, 2025, featuring an image of her baby bump set against a Christmas tree backdrop. The anticipated due date for the new daughter is set for May 2026, marking a significant personal milestone during her tenure in the administration of President Donald Trump.

Leavitt, 28 years old as of late 2025, began her high-profile role in January 2025, immediately setting a historical benchmark as the youngest individual ever appointed White House Press Secretary. She and her husband, real estate developer Nicholas Riccio, already have one son, Nicholas Robert "Niko" Riccio, born in July 2024. Leavitt extended gratitude to President Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, citing their efforts in fostering what she described as a "pro-family environment in the White House."

A senior official confirmed to Fox News that Leavitt intends to continue her official duties throughout the pregnancy, reinforcing her precedent-setting status. Leavitt’s professional history includes a rapid ascent and service under pressure; she succeeded Karine Jean-Pierre, who served until January 20, 2025. Leavitt returned to work shortly after her first son's birth in 2024, cutting short her maternity leave following the assassination attempt on President Trump that year.

Further context surrounds Leavitt’s marriage to Riccio, who is reportedly 60 years old, creating a 32-year age difference that Leavitt has acknowledged as "atypical." The couple married in January 2025, just before President Trump's second inauguration. The emphasis on the supportive environment within the administration, coupled with the announcement of a second child, frames this personal development within the current executive branch's narrative.

The White House Press Secretary role, formally established in 1929, involves daily interaction with the press corps and disseminating the administration's official positions on domestic and global developments. Leavitt, a 2019 graduate of Saint Anselm College, has also overseen changes within the James S. Brady Briefing Room during her tenure.