The US White House press secretary recently participated in an interview where the age difference between her and her husband was mentioned. She revealed how they met and what it is about him that makes her adore him despite his age.
During her appearance on “The Megyn Kelly Show,” in February 2025, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt opened up about her personal life. She addressed the age gap between her and her husband, Nicholas Riccio. While she is 27, he is 59, making him 32 years her senior.
Nicholas Riccio posing with his wife, Karoline Leavitt, during their wedding in Rye, New Hampshire, in a post dated March 17, 2025 | Source: Instagram/karolineleavitt
When Megyn Kelly asked Leavitt to explain how she ended up marrying a man so much older than her, the press secretary didn’t hold back. She revealed that she met Riccio during her Congressional Campaign.
A mutual friend of theirs hosted an event at a New Hampshire restaurant that Riccio happened to own and invited him to attend. Leavitt was speaking at the event, and that’s how they met.
At first, they were friendly acquaintances, but then “we fell in love.” Curious, Kelly asked the press secretary if she was apprehensive about his advanced age, and their age gap. Leavitt admitted she was, “but he’s incredible, he’s my greatest supporter, he’s my best friend, he’s my rock…”
She also pointed out her husband’s accomplishments, highlighting that he built a successful business. The press secretary revealed that Riccio is now, in turn, supportive of her career and her efforts to build herself. The couple also shares one child, and the businessman is “the best dad I could ever ask for.”
Karoline Leavitt gets a kiss from her husband | Source: Instagram/karolineleavitt
She also revealed something she’s said to him before about their current lives. Riccio’s wife said she jokingly told him, “‘I’ve walked into your life and it’s been a circus ever since,’ but God bless him because he’s fully on board.” Leavitt’s husband is Italian, a nation credited for being lovers and romantics.
Karoline Leavitt posing with guests during her wedding | Source: Instagram/karolineleavitt
This week, the politician took to Instagram to share several images from her stunning wedding day celebrations. She captioned the post, “Finally found some time to post a few of my favorite pictures from one of my favorite days! 😌🤍✨💍.”
Karoline Leavitt taking part in a fun pose with some guests | Source: Instagram/karolineleavitt
The couple tied the knot at the Wentworth By The Sea Country Club in Rye, New Hampshire. Leavitt revealed that her hair was styled by Samantha Pisani and the New Hampshire-based Salon Pure.
Karoline Leavitt posing with happy guests | Source: Instagram/karolineleavitt
Bridal makeup artist Sarah Alicea had her looking stunning, while Favorite Daughter Florals provided the flowers for the day. The bride also shared that Img.escape was responsible for capturing her wedding photos.
White roses decorate the tables at Karoline Leavitt’s wedding | Source: Instagram/karolineleavitt
Fans were treated to images of the couple walking on the golf course and country club grounds as Leavitt held her bridal bouquet. Another photo showed Riccio kissing his wife on the cheek inside the venue.
Nicholas Riccio kissing his wife on the cheek | Source: Instagram/karolineleavitt
The press secretary was also seen posing with a group of women, who may have been her bridesmaids, who were all dressed in black. Additionally, she shared images of tables decorated with white roses.
Riccio and his wife also posed together at the bar with drinks in hand, as her loving husband kissed her on the cheek. Above them, a lit white sign displayed the words, “The Riccio’s.”
Leavitt’s fans have also been privy to another major milestone in her life: the birth of her son. Days after welcoming him on July 10, 2024, at 11:25 p.m., she took to the same platform to share images of her newborn.
Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio’s son, Nicholas Robert, in a post dated July 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/karolineleavitt
She captioned the post, “The moment our son was born. The moment I officially became a mom. The best moment of my life.” Leavitt continued, “It’s true when they say there’s nothing comparable to the love you feel for your child. My heart has grown bigger than I ever imagined possible.”
Karoline Leavitt posing with her newborn son at the hospital in a post dated July 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/karolineleavitt
Expressing her gratitude, Riccio’s wife added, “Babies are the ultimate blessing and I’m bursting with gratitude for our beautiful, happy, healthy boy.” Introducing her son, she wrote, “Nicholas Robert aka Niko. 🤗 My son. I love you. 💙.”
The first image in the carousel appeared to have been taken at the hospital when Leavitt met Niko for the first time. A close-up shot of the little boy in a blue onesie and matching hat was also featured, along with a photo of the new mother posing beside her sleeping son at the hospital.
Leavitt’s wedding and the birth of her son mark two significant milestones in her life. As she embraces motherhood and married life, her fans will have the pleasure of continuing to celebrate these joyous moments alongside her.
