Inside busy life of White House press sec Karoline Leavitt who returned to work just three days after giving birth
Following this week’s first televised briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has undoubtedly been making headlines.
Being the youngest person to ever hold the position, Leavitt, 27, is in the history books.
Outside of the spotlight, however, she does more than merely plan news conferences aboard Air Force One or discuss Donald Trump’s goals.
Just three days after giving birth, she went back to work. She is also a mother.
New Hampshire native ZLeavitt is wed to Nicholas Riccio, a tycoon of the real estate industry.
Leavitt has mostly avoided making her relationship public, but in December 2023, she revealed her engagement in a heartfelt Instagram post.
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She posted a picture of her gorgeous ring and the occasion when Riccio asked her to marry him.
Riccio asked her to marry him on the beach.
“It was the best Christmas I’ve ever had,” she exclaimed.
I get to wed the man I’ve always wanted. I feel incredibly fortunate. God be praised.
Leavitt announced in April of last year that she would be acquiring a new title.
She announced to her fans that she was expecting her first kid in a photo of herself holding her bump.
She disclosed that she will be expanding her repertoire to include boy mom.
On July 10, Nicholas Robert, Leavitt’s son, also called Niko, was born.
Giving birth was the finest moment of her life, she said, adding a black-and-white photo to her profile.
During Trump’s 2024 campaign, Leavitt had birth.
Get to know Karoline Leavitt
The following are some facts about Karoline Leavitt:
- She was raised Catholic in Atkinson, New Hampshire
- She attended Saint Anselm College
- She started her college’s first broadcasting club
- She interned at Fox News during college
- She worked as the assistant press secretary under Kayleigh McEnany
- She won the Republican primary for the US House of Representatives in New Hampshire in 2022
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She’s married to 59-year-old entrepreneur
Nicholas Riccio
- She gave birth to her first son, Niko, in July 2024
- She went back to work for Trump days after giving birth
- She had her mic cut off in a CNN interview in June 2024 after criticizing presidential debate moderators Dana Bash and Jake Tapper
Then-President Joe Bidento was under increasing pressure to drop out of the reelection race in July after a disastrous debate performance against Trump.
Days before the dynamics of the presidential election campaign shifted, Leavitt’s kid was born.
At a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 14, gunman Thomas Crooks fired fire, piercing Trump’s ear.
Following the news that Trump had survived a murder attempt, Leavitt’s preparations for maternity leave were disrupted.
“Looks like I’m going back to work,” she told The Conservateur in October after turning to face her spouse.
To win this election, the president literally risked his life.
I should at least return to work as soon as possible.
Leavitt said that she was driven to rejoin the Trump campaign.
Four days after giving birth, she was being questioned on TV.
Most people find it difficult to balance a job and a new parent, but Leavitt shared how her coworkers encouraged her.
Both former employees Danielle Alvarez and Sonny Joy Nelson have little children.
SWEET CALL
Leavitt disclosed Shortly after she and Niko left the hospital, Trump contacted her.
She claimed the phone call was really special.
Leavitt claimed that before handing the phone to his wife Melania, Trump inquired about her well-being.
The two women discussed becoming parents.
Leavitt talked candidly about the difficulties in her discussion with The Conservateur.
“It does break your heart to leave the baby every day to go to work,” she remarked.
She mentioned the emotional and physical difficulties.
Because of her political experience, public relations professionals think Leavitt is bound for high position.
However, the Republican who loves guns has made time to record memorable family moments.
She posted a cute photo of herself carrying Niko as a Thanksgiving gift.
Leavitt was also spotted kissing her son, who was dressed as Santa, in honor of Christmas.
Three stockings with the names Karoline, Nick, and Niko were displayed in the image she uploaded.
‘KILLED IT’
After Trump won the election in November, Leavitt was named press secretary for the White House.
She is intelligent, tough, and a good communicator, according to Trump.
“I am absolutely certain that she will be a great speaker and contribute to the dissemination of our message to the American people,” he said.
And after her initial briefing, she received a lot of applause.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung told The U.S. Sun that Leavitt killed it.
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Conservatives also referred to Leavitt as a rock star.
Joey Jones, a Fox News contributor, described Leavitt as remarkable in an Xpost.