Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's Love Story With Nicholas Riccio, 32-Yrs Age Gap, Parents To A Kid

27-year-old Karoline Leavitt made history as she became the White House press secretary at such a young age. Under Donald Trump's second administration, Karoline Leavitt became the press secretary, and it was the first time in U.S history that someone in her 20s held the position. Talking about the same, Karoline, in an interview with The Daily Signal, mentioned that Trump was often questioned about her, but he believes in her. 

Trump told her that when he was 21, he could build buildings in Manhattan, and thus, he is sure that Karoline can do this job. Today, we will learn about her love story with her 'greatest supporter', her husband, Nicholas Riccio.

White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt's love story with Nicholas Riccio

Karoline Leavitt is always in the public light, but she keeps her personal life somewhat private. Well, she is married to a real estate developer, Nicholas Riccio. Talking about her husband, Karoline, on The Megyn Kelly Show, said that her love story with her husband, Nicholas, is somewhat 'atypical'. She called her husband incredible and mentioned that he is her best friend, greatest supporter and her rock.

Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio have an age gap of 32 years, but as they say, age is just a number, and the couple proves the same with their adorable bonding. They met back in 2022 during a political event. If a report by People is to be followed, the couple met when Karoline was running for a congressional seat in New Hampshire in 2022. Speaking about their first meeting, Karoline revealed on The Megyn Kelly Show that one of her friends invited her to a restaurant in New Hampshire, where he invited her and Nicholas. That's the first time Karoline and Nicholas met. She could be quoted as saying:

"A mutual friend of ours hosted an event at a restaurant that he owns up in New Hampshire and invited my husband. I was speaking. We met and we were acquainted as friends."

Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio's engagement and marriage, and their journey to parenthood

Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio have an age gap of 32 years. Reportedly, when she met him, she was 25 years old. As of now, Karoline is 27, while her husband is 59 years old. The next year, in 2023, Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas got engaged. On December 25, 2023, Karoline took to her Instagram handle to announce her engagement. She and Nicholas were posing on a beach, wherein the couple was seen sharing a kiss, while in another photo, the real estate developer was seen on his knees. Karoline expressed her happiness over getting engaged to the man of her dreams and mentioned that she was overwhelmingly blessed.

Following their engagement, Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio welcomed their son, Niko, in July 2024. In July 2025, Karoline shared an IG post as her and Nicholas' son turned one year old. Just after a few days of giving birth to her child, Karoline's maternity leave was cut short, and it was due to an assassination attempt on the President. Talking about the same, Karoline told The Conservateur that she just looked at her husband and said that she would have to return to work. She also tagged her husband to be the 'best dad'.

In January 2025, Karoline got married to Nicholas, just before Trump's inauguration. The duo's wedding reportedly took place at the Wentworth By the Sea Country Club in Rye, N.H. Taking to her IG handle, she shared a couple of photos from her 'best day'. In the photos, she looked gorgeous in a pristine white dress with sequins all over. On the other hand, Nicholas opted for black tuexdo. In the glimpses, the couple looked the happiest with their friends and family members.

Who is Karoline Leavitt's husband, Nicholas Riccio?

Nicholas Riccio is a real estate developer who runs Riccio Enterprise LLC, a company which manages several properties mainly around the Hampton Beach area. Talking about his early life, he was born back in 1965 in Hudson, New Hampshire. If the reports are to be believed, Riccio's job is to purchase and renovate properties by revitalising underdeveloped neighbourhoods.

Riccio's journey to become a successful businessman was not a bed of roses. For the unversed, Riccio faced financial insecurities during the initial phase of his life, and he had a tough beginning. After completing his college at Plymouth State University, he took up the real estate course, and it eventually turned him into a successful businessman. Apart from being a businessman, Riccio is a wonderful dad and a doting husband to his wife. Talking about his professional life, Riccio, in an interview with The Sunday Herald, said:

"My work in real estate has helped facilitate my dream of owning a professional sports team. And that will happen one day in the near future."

Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio's love story is filled with mutual love, respect and support. What do you think about their adorable bonding with each other?

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