Quick Info
| Profession | Political Aide |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/08/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Atkinson, New Hampshire, USA |
Latest News about Karoline Leavitt
20/01/2025
Karoline Leavitt officially assumed the role of the 36th White House Press Secretary on January 20, 2025, at the start of Donald Trump's second administration. At 27 years old, she became the youngest individual to hold this position in U.S. history, surpassing the previous record held by Ron Ziegler who was appointed at age 29 in 1969.
20/01/2025
Shortly before assuming her new role as White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt married Nicholas Riccio, a real estate developer 32 years her senior, on January 20, 2025. The couple, who had been engaged since December 2023 and already had a son together, welcomed their second child, a daughter named Viviana, in 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Karoline Claire Leavitt |
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| Religion | Christianity (Catholicism) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Political Party | Republican Party |
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| Current Position | 36th White House Press Secretary (since January 20, 2025) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Newborn Gray |
| Hair Color | Extra Light Beige Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Central Catholic High School, Lawrence, Massachusetts |
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| College/University | Saint Anselm College, Goffstown, New Hampshire |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Political Science |
| Graduation Year | 2019 |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Engagement Date | 25/12/2023 |
| Marriage Date | 20/01/2025 |
Relationships & More
| Husband | Nicholas Riccio (real estate developer, 32 years senior) |
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Family
| Father | Bob Leavitt (businessman) |
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| Mother | Erin Leavitt (yoga teacher at Hot Asana Hampstead) |
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Career
| Summary | Karoline 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. |
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Favourites
| Salary | $180,000 per annum (as of 2025) |
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| Net Worth | $6 million (as of 2025) |
Style Quotient
| Alcohol Consumption | Occasional |
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| Fitness | Fitness enthusiast and frequents the gym |
| Travel | Avid traveler, shares experiences on social media |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/karolineleavitt/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/karoline.leavitt | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@karolineleavittnh |
| https://x.com/PressSec |
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. |