When Karoline Leavitt took on the position of press secretary, many were taken aback by her maturity and age, but her husband’s age may be even more shocking.
Karoline took the podium for her first White House press conference briefing under the new administration on January 28, following President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. At just 27, she became the youngest person to hold that position in history.
Viewers who entered the conversation were taken aback by her young appearance because they assumed she was older, as quoted in a report by The Mirror US.
The new press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, is 27 years old (she looks 40), making her the youngest person to hold the position. “Just watched a few minutes of the White House press briefing. One person commented on X, formerly known as Twitter, “She’s sharp but very snarky and knows how to BS around a question too.” But her husband, Nicholas Riccio, is thirty-two years older than her, as quoted in a report by The Mirror US.
How did Karoline and Nicholas meet?
When Karoline shared a few pictures of Nicholas, 59, she previously clarified that he isn’t very active on social media. The Daily Mail also reported that she admitted they met through “a mutual friend at a political function.” Their relationship, which is largely kept under wraps, advanced in 2023 after she announced their engagement on Christmas.
FAQs
How did Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio meet?
They met through a mutual friend at a political event and kept their relationship mostly private.
Why does Nicholas Riccio rarely appear on social media?
Karoline revealed that he dislikes social media and prefers privacy, but he fully supports her career.
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