White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, at just 27, is the youngest to hold the role and a rising GOP star known for delivering Trump’s message sharply.
Recently, a candid photo of Leavitt juggling her press duties with cradling her nine-month-old son Niko went viral, capturing the challenges of balancing motherhood and a high-pressure political career. The photo was taken by senior Trump aide Margo Martin and praised widely on social media as a symbol of modern working motherhood.
Leavitt married real estate developer Nicholas Riccio, 59, in a relationship that drew some criticism but remains her strong support system.
Fans and conservative commentators hail Leavitt as a role model for millennial moms in politics, though some question if the moment was partly a political branding move.
Whether championed as a hardworking mom or savvy strategist, Leavitt has cemented her visibility and influence in Trump’s White House.