Karoline Leavitt Bio: Husband, Net Worth, Age, Children, Height, Parents, Education, Press Conference, Lawsuit

Biography

Karoline Claire Leavitt, born on August 24, 1997, is a celebrated American political spokesperson.

She made history in January 2025 by becoming the youngest White House press secretary ever, serving under President Donald Trump. A native of Atkinson, New Hampshire, Leavitt graduated from Saint Anselm College in 2019 with a degree in politics and communication.

Her career in politics began with internships at Fox News and the White House, which led to roles as a presidential writer and assistant press secretary during Trump’s first term. In 2022, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire’s 1st congressional district, securing the Republican nomination but falling short in the general election.

Leavitt went on to serve as the national press secretary for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign before assuming her current position at the White House. Beyond her political achievements, she is married to real estate developer Nicholas Riccio, and the couple welcomed their first child, a son, in 2024.

White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Karoline Claire Leavitt
Stage Name:	Karoline Leavitt
Born:	24 August 1997 (age 27 years old)
Place of Birth:	New Hampshire, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Central Catholic High School, Saint Anselm College
Height:	1.63 m
Parents:	Robert Leavitt, Erin Leavitt
Siblings:	Mike Leavitt, Joe Leavitt
Spouse:	Nicholas Riccio (m. 2025)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Nicholas Robert “Niko” Riccio
Occupation:	Spokesperson • Politician
Net Worth:	$100,000-$7 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Karoline Claire Leavitt was born on August 24, 1997, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and raised in Atkinson, New Hampshire.

She is of Caucasian descent and identifies as Christian. Her parents are Robert “Bob” Leavitt and Erin Leavitt. She has two siblings, Michael R. “Mike” Leavitt and Joseph P. “Joe” Leavitt.

Leavitt attended Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, Massachusetts, graduating in 2015. She then enrolled at Saint Anselm College in Goffstown, New Hampshire, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and Communication in 2019. During her time at the college, she engaged in political activities and internships that launched her career in media and politics.

Career

Karoline Leavitt launched her political career with internships at Fox News and in the White House press office during Donald Trump’s first term, gaining early experience in media strategy and political communications.

After earning a degree in Politics and Communication from Saint Anselm College in 2019, she joined the Trump administration as a presidential writer, crafting speeches and official statements. She later advanced to the role of Assistant Press Secretary.

In 2022, Leavitt entered the political spotlight by running for Congress in New Hampshire’s 1st congressional district. She secured the Republican nomination but was defeated in the general election by Democratic incumbent Chris Pappas.

Undeterred, she continued her rise within the GOP, serving as a senior spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a pro-Trump super PAC, before becoming the national press secretary for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.

Following Trump’s return to the White House, Leavitt was appointed White House press secretary in January 2025 at just 27 years old, making her the youngest person ever to hold the position.

Social Media

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• Instagram: KAROLINE LEAVITT (@karolineleavitt)
• Twitter: Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) / Karoline Leavitt (@karolineleavitt) / X
• YouTube: Karoline Leavitt

Personal Life

Karoline Claire Leavitt was born on August 24, 1997, making her 27 years old.

She is married to Nicholas Riccio, a 60-year-old real estate developer and owner of Riccio Enterprises LLC, whom she met in 2022 during her congressional campaign in New Hampshire through a mutual friend at a political event.

The couple got engaged on Christmas Day 2023 and married in a private ceremony at Wentworth By The Sea Country Club in Rye, New Hampshire, in January 2025, just before Donald Trump’s second inauguration.

Leavitt has addressed their 32-year age gap, describing their relationship as “atypical” but praising Riccio as her “greatest supporter” and “best friend.” They have one child, a son named Nicholas Robert “Niko” Riccio, born on July 10, 2024.

Her height is 5′ 4″ (1.63 m), and she is often described as having a commanding presence at the White House podium.

Net Worth

Karoline Leavitt’s net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $7 million.

Her official 2021 and 2022 congressional campaign filings reported no significant assets, liabilities, or unearned income, suggesting a net worth near zero at the time, based primarily on savings from her salaries of $48,800 (2020) and $70,000 (2021). As White House press secretary since January 2025, she earns an estimated annual salary of $180,000 to $220,000, aligning with the salaries of previous press secretaries.

Some reports attribute higher estimates to her family’s business ventures, including their ice cream stand and auto dealership, as well as potential investments or inheritances. However, specifics such as a claimed $130,000 estate inheritance or luxury car gifts lack corroboration.

Her husband, Nicholas Riccio, a real estate developer, is reportedly involved in a multimillion-dollar business, which may contribute to their combined wealth; however, his exact net worth remains undisclosed.