White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to ever hold the position, announced on December 26, 2025, that she is expecting her second child—a baby girl—due in May 2026.
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Leavitt shared the joyful news via an Instagram post, calling it "the greatest Christmas gift we could ever ask for." In her heartfelt message, the 28-year-old expressed excitement about expanding her family and watching her son become a big brother.
"My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother," Leavitt wrote. "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."
She also extended thanks to President Donald Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for their support and for creating a "pro-family environment" in the administration. "2026 is going to be a great year and I am so excited to be a girl mom!" she added.
Family Background and Historic Milestone
Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, son Nicholas "Niko" Robert Riccio, in July 2024. A senior White House official confirmed to multiple outlets, including Fox News, that Leavitt will continue in her role as press secretary, making her the first White House press secretary known to be pregnant while serving in the position.
Leavitt has been open about balancing motherhood with her demanding career. During Trump's 2024 campaign, where she served as national press secretary, she gave birth to Niko and returned to work shortly after.
Leavitt's Rise in Politics
Appointed White House press secretary in November 2024 at age 27, Leavitt previously worked in the Trump administration's press office during his first term and ran an unsuccessful congressional campaign in New Hampshire in 2022.
Her announcement has been widely covered by major outlets including CBS News, ABC News, CNN, Fox News, Reuters, and Politico, highlighting her trailblazing role as a young working mother in one of the most high-profile positions in Washington.
This development underscores the Trump administration's emphasis on family-friendly policies, as noted by Leavitt herself. Congratulations have poured in from supporters, celebrating the personal milestone for the press secretary.
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