Karoline Leavitt

Political Aide

American Atkinson, New Hampshire, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitical Aide
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth24/08/1997
Age29 years
BirthplaceAtkinson, New Hampshire, USA

Latest News about Karoline Leavitt

21/08/2026

Reports said Leavitt planned to join MAGA Inc. after leaving the White House. Coverage described the move as her next step following her departure from the press secretary role and noted that she had recently become a mother of two.

12/08/2026

Donald Trump announced that Karoline Leavitt would step down as White House press secretary at the end of August 2026. The announcement said she would leave to spend more time with her young children and family after serving in the role since January 2025.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKaroline Claire Leavitt
ReligionChristianity (Catholicism)
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political PartyRepublican Party
Political Journey
  • Contested the Republican primary for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District and won (September 2022)
  • Ran in the general election for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District but lost (November 2022)
Current Position36th White House Press Secretary (since January 20, 2025)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorNewborn Gray
Hair ColorExtra Light Beige Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCentral Catholic High School, Lawrence, Massachusetts
College/UniversitySaint Anselm College, Goffstown, New Hampshire
DegreeBachelor of Arts in Communications and Political Science
Graduation Year2019

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Engagement Date25/12/2023
Marriage Date20/01/2025

Relationships & More

HusbandNicholas Riccio (real estate developer, 32 years senior)
Children
  • Nicholas Robert Riccio (born July 2024)
  • Viviana Riccio (born 2026)

Family

FatherBob Leavitt (businessman)
MotherErin Leavitt (yoga teacher at Hot Asana Hampstead)
Siblings
  • Joe Leavitt (works at Leavitt Auto & Truck)
  • Mike Leavitt

Career

SummaryKaroline Leavitt's career has been primarily focused on politics and communications. She began as an intern at the White House Office of Presidential Correspondence before moving to a Presidential Writer role. She notably served as an assistant press secretary under Kayleigh McEnany and worked as a communications director for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. In 2022, she announced her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives and won the Republican primary, but lost in the general election. She later became the national press secretary for Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and was appointed as the 36th White House Press Secretary in January 2025, becoming the youngest person to hold this position.
Career Timeline
  • Producer at WMUR-TV (2016-2019)
  • Presidential Writer, Executive Office of the President (2019-2021)
  • Assistant Press Secretary, Executive Office of the President (May 2020-January 2021)
  • Director of Communications, U.S. House of Representatives (2021-2022)
  • Spokeswoman for MAGA Inc., Trump's super PAC (2022-2024)
  • Press Secretary for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign (2024)
  • White House Press Secretary (January 20, 2025-present)

Favourites

Salary$180,000 per annum (as of 2025)
Net Worth$6 million (as of 2025)

Style Quotient

Alcohol ConsumptionOccasional
FitnessFitness enthusiast and frequents the gym
TravelAvid traveler, shares experiences on social media
Adventurous Activities
  • Skiing
  • Paragliding

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Karoline grew up in Atkinson, New Hampshire.
2. Worked in her family-owned ice cream shop, Leavitt’s Ice Cream, starting in 2011.
3. Received a scholarship for NCAA Division II softball while attending Saint Anselm College.
4. Founded her college's first broadcasting club and was active in supporting the Trump administration during her studies.
5. Interned at Fox News and later worked at WMUR-TV from 2017 to 2019.
6. Wrote pro-Trump op-eds for Saint Anselm Crier student newspaper starting in 2016.
7. Youngest White House Press Secretary in U.S. history.
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