As the youngest press secretary in the White House, Karoline Leavitt has always been Donald Trump’s biggest supporter; maybe some part of it is her job, but the rest is out of pure love and support. Leavitt is heavily influenced by Trump’s pictures, including an upload on April 23, in which she was photographed when she came out of the White House and stood next to President Donald Trump.
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Moreover, in an April 2025 conversation with influencer Kate Mackz, Leavitt proudly gave a tour of her office, showcasing a collection of framed photos. Among them: a prominent golden-framed portrait of her with President Donald Trump, a photo of her and her young son, and a picture from her first press briefing. Guess who was surprisingly absent? Her husband, Nicholas Riccio, is her better half, over three decades her senior. The two reportedly met through a common friend and fell in love.
As per The List, the couple’s age gap raised eyebrows, especially concerning the wedding’s timing, with Leavitt having a baby out of wedlock. But, regarding her office and political work, she’s all about Donald Trump and being loyal to the administration.
The only men on display in Leavitt’s workspace are Trump and her child. This choice suggests where her personal and professional loyalties lie. Riccio’s photo could be somewhere in the office, simply out of frame. But if it is, Leavitt didn’t make a point of sharing it. While people might assume that all is not well between Karoline and her husband, according to Susan Trombetti, celebrity matchmaker and CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking, the absence of her husband’s image doesn’t necessarily hint at a rocky union.
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Speaking solely to The List, Trombetti noted, “Let’s not forget that her husband is an introvert and a private person, as she’s previously stated. He may not want his photo in the spotlight, and she could honour that wish.” As for the inclusion of Karoline Leavitt’s son, who appears in photos taken during her swearing-in ceremony and aboard Donald Trump’s Air Force One.
Trombetti said that Karonline showing her baby in the photo was smart since it shows that she’s a one-woman army with a successful family and career who can balance both. Meanwhile, during a 2025 appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, she acknowledged their relationship is “unconventional.” She admitted his age was originally a barrier for her.
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Susan Trombetti further said that she does not think Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, are going through a rough patch; instead, she might just not be interested in showcasing her relationship. Though the couple married in January 2025, Leavitt didn’t post any wedding photos until March, and despite often updating her social feeds with job-related content in the meantime, her husband didn’t make much of an appearance.
However, Karoline Leavitt has also earned Trump’s praise for wit, perseverance, and possibly striking looks (we are only assuming). Reportedly, Trump’s first press secretaries, Sean Spicer and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, were known for quarreling with reporters. Still, Leavitt, who seems like a journalist with an excellent academic record and ambition, has handled the media quite well over the last few months.
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She has learned to create and maintain a larger-than-life talking style with the public. Just like Donald Trump, she perfectly dodges questions that she feels are scrutinizing and always makes it a point to highlight the positive aspects of the Trump administration, which is ultimately the goal.
What do you think of Karoline Leavitt and Donald Trump working together? Is the pair a hit or a miss?
As the youngest press secretary in the White House, Karoline Leavitt has always been Donald Trump’s biggest supporter; maybe some part of it is her job, but the rest is out of pure love and support. Leavitt is heavily influenced by Trump’s pictures, including an upload on April 23, in which she was photographed when she came out of the White House and stood next to President Donald Trump.
Moreover, in an April 2025 conversation with influencer Kate Mackz, Leavitt proudly gave a tour of her office, showcasing a collection of framed photos. Among them: a prominent golden-framed portrait of her with President Donald Trump, a photo of her and her young son, and a picture from her first press briefing. Guess who was surprisingly absent? Her husband, Nicholas Riccio, is her better half, over three decades her senior. The two reportedly met through a common friend and fell in love.
As per The List, the couple’s age gap raised eyebrows, especially concerning the wedding’s timing, with Leavitt having a baby out of wedlock. But, regarding her office and political work, she’s all about Donald Trump and being loyal to the administration.
The only men on display in Leavitt’s workspace are Trump and her child. This choice suggests where her personal and professional loyalties lie. Riccio’s photo could be somewhere in the office, simply out of frame. But if it is, Leavitt didn’t make a point of sharing it. While people might assume that all is not well between Karoline and her husband, according to Susan Trombetti, celebrity matchmaker and CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking, the absence of her husband’s image doesn’t necessarily hint at a rocky union.
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Speaking solely to The List, Trombetti noted, “Let’s not forget that her husband is an introvert and a private person, as she’s previously stated. He may not want his photo in the spotlight, and she could honour that wish.” As for the inclusion of Karoline Leavitt’s son, who appears in photos taken during her swearing-in ceremony and aboard Donald Trump’s Air Force One.
Trombetti said that Karonline showing her baby in the photo was smart since it shows that she’s a one-woman army with a successful family and career who can balance both. Meanwhile, during a 2025 appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, she acknowledged their relationship is “unconventional.” She admitted his age was originally a barrier for her.
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Susan Trombetti further said that she does not think Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, are going through a rough patch; instead, she might just not be interested in showcasing her relationship. Though the couple married in January 2025, Leavitt didn’t post any wedding photos until March, and despite often updating her social feeds with job-related content in the meantime, her husband didn’t make much of an appearance.
However, Karoline Leavitt has also earned Trump’s praise for wit, perseverance, and possibly striking looks (we are only assuming). Reportedly, Trump’s first press secretaries, Sean Spicer and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, were known for quarreling with reporters. Still, Leavitt, who seems like a journalist with an excellent academic record and ambition, has handled the media quite well over the last few months.
View this post on Instagram
She has learned to create and maintain a larger-than-life talking style with the public. Just like Donald Trump, she perfectly dodges questions that she feels are scrutinizing and always makes it a point to highlight the positive aspects of the Trump administration, which is ultimately the goal.
What do you think of Karoline Leavitt and Donald Trump working together? Is the pair a hit or a miss?
