White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed a baby girl into the world on May 1.
Karoline Leavitt has given birth to her second child.
The White House Press Secretary, 28, and her 60-year-old husband, real estate developer Nicholas Riccio, welcomed daughter Viviana “Vivi” into the world on May 1, meaning that their 21-month-old son Nicholas “Niko” has become a big brother.
Karoline posted an adorable shot of her lovingly carrying her bundle of joy in a cozy pink nursery on Instagram on Thursday (07.05.26) with the caption: “On May 1st, Viviana aka ‘Vivi’ joined our family, and our hearts instantly exploded with love.
“She is perfect and healthy, and her big brother is joyfully adjusting to life with his new baby sister. We are enjoying every moment in our blissful newborn bubble.
“Thank you to everyone who reached out with prayers during my pregnancy – I truly felt them throughout the entire experience. God is Good.”
Her followers flooded the post’s comments section with love, as one penned: “She’s so perfect just like mama. So happy she’s here.”
A second supporter typed: “Awww congrats beauty @karolineleavitt she is just precious! Can’t wait to meet that little sweetie!! You did it mama! (sic).”
And a third fan wrote: “Ahhhh!!! SO beautiful!!! And so happy for you!!!!!! (sic).”
Karoline was at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25 – less than a week before she gave birth to Vivi – and she held a last-minute press briefing on April 27 following a shooting at the event before Karoline resumed leave to give birth to her and Nicholas’ second child.
Karoline announced her pregnancy in December 2025.
She shared a photo of herself posing in front of a Christmas tree as she held her stomach on Instagram, with the caption: “The greatest Christmas gift we could ever ask for – a baby girl coming in May 2026.
“My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother. 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.
“I am also extremely grateful to President Trump and our Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for their support, and for fostering a pro-family environment in the White House. 2026 is going to be a great year and I am so excited to be a girl mom!”
Karoline and Nicholas – who got engaged over the Christmas period in 2023 – welcomed Niko into the world in July 2024.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt gives birth to second child
