Leavitt announces second child due in May, expresses gratitude for family support and pro-family environment in the White House under Trump.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday December 26, 2025, that she and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, are expecting their second child, a daughter due in May 2026.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Leavitt posted a photo showing her baby bump in front of a Christmas tree. “My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother,” she 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.”
Leavitt expressed appreciation for the support she has received from President Donald Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, noting their role in fostering “a pro-family environment in the White House.”
The couple welcomed their first child, Nicholas, in July 2024. Leavitt has been open about balancing the demands of motherhood with her responsibilities in the White House and her previous work on Trump’s campaign. In a 2024 interview with The Conservateur, she recounted returning to work just four days after giving birth to her son following the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt.
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“I felt compelled to be present in this historic moment,” Leavitt said at the time. “The President literally put his life on the line to win this election. The least I could do is get back to work quickly.”
Leavitt’s announcement highlights the continued discussion around work-life balance in high-profile political roles, where officials often navigate the pressures of public service alongside personal and family commitments. Her public acknowledgment of family support underscores the role of workplace culture in enabling employees to manage both career and parenthood effectively.
The news has been met with congratulatory messages from colleagues and social media followers, praising Leavitt for her dedication to both her family and her work.
As she prepares for the arrival of her daughter, Leavitt’s announcement adds a personal milestone to her public profile, showing how political figures continue to share elements of family life with the public while fulfilling demanding professional roles.
Leavitt and Riccio’s growing family reflects a broader trend among political staffers and public officials balancing career ambitions with parenthood, a topic increasingly discussed in both media and professional circles in Washington.
