Karoline Leavitt Opens Up About Her Unlikely Love Story: “Age Means Nothing When the Heart Knows”
In the midst of high-stakes politics and 24/7 media coverage, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has revealed a deeply personal chapter of her life—one that many didn’t see coming.
Leavitt, 27, tied the knot in January 2025 with Nicolas Riccio, a successful real estate developer who is 32 years her senior. The wedding, which took place just before President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, remained under the radar until Leavitt recently spoke about it in a heartfelt interview.
Their first meeting was far from romantic. “It was a political dinner in New Hampshire,” she recalled. “I was the speaker that night. He was simply attending as a guest. But something clicked—we connected as friends, and that friendship slowly turned into something much deeper.”
Despite raised eyebrows and questions about their age difference, Leavitt says the connection between them was never about numbers. “He’s calm, grounded, and wise. In a world where everything moves so fast, he became my anchor.”
The couple got engaged during Christmas of 2023, and just a few months later, they welcomed their first child—a son named Nicholas Robert Riccio, born in July 2024.
Leavitt shared her joy on Instagram, writing: “Motherhood has changed me completely. The love I feel for my son is beyond anything I imagined. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude.”
While Leavitt is in the public spotlight daily, Riccio prefers life in the background. “He’s private, quiet, and doesn’t care for the attention,” she said. “But he’s always there, supporting me, pushing me forward when things get tough. He’s my partner in every sense.”
Her message to the critics is simple: “You can’t choose who you fall in love with. What matters is trust, support, and shared values. And I’ve found all of that in him.”
As she continues her political journey while balancing motherhood and marriage, Leavitt’s story stands as a reminder that even in the world of politics—where everything feels strategic—love can still write its own script.