Karoline Claire Leavitt

Politician

Birthday August 27, 1997

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace birthplace.new_city, NH

Age 27 years old

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About

First White House Press Secretary under Donald Trump's second term. She became the youngest White House Press Secretary in history when she assumed office on January 20, 2025. On Instagram, she has over 1.1 million followers. 

Before Fame

She interned at her local Fox News station while completing her bachelor's degree in communications and politics at Anselm College. 

Trivia

In 2022 she attempted a congressional campaign in her home state of New Hampshire, losing to incumbent Chris Pappas. In 2022, she faced a Federal Election Commission complaint from End Citizens United alleging her campaign and treasurer illegally accepted campaign donations over the legal limit and never repaid her donors. In January 2025 she disclosed $326,370 in unpaid campaign debts she had failed to make public for several years.

Family Life

Her family owned an ice cream shop and a used truck dealership in nearby Plaistow when she was growing up. She is married to Nicholas Riccio, a real estate developer 32 years older than her. They had a son together in July 2024.

Associated With

She has done extensive work for Donald Trump.