White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has opened up about her home life as she becomes a working mother – and shared several unseen family photos

Karoline Leavitt with her baby son Niko (Image: karolineleavitt/Instagram)

Amid a whirlwind of breakup rumors, Karoline Leavitt, the rising political star and social media influencer, took to Instagram yesterday to share a heartfelt post defending her personal life, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into her family history. But instead of quelling the rumors, her post has sparked even more speculation and left fans reeling with questions.

Karoline Leavitt has offered a rare glimpse into her personal life with a collection of private photos, while discussing her experiences as a mother in a recent candid interview.

The youngest-ever White House Press Secretary opened up about the “guilty” feelings she grapples with when her demanding job keeps her away from her young son. At 27, Karoline has gained notoriety for her spirited exchanges with journalists following President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Despite her high-profile position, Karoline confessed that once she steps out of her professional role at day’s end, she’s just like any other mom. She shared: “I spend every second that I possibly can with my son when I’m home on weekends and evenings.”

In a heartfelt conversation with the Christian Broadcasting Network, Karoline delved deeper into her family dynamics away from the limelight. She strives to be present for her son, saying: “I try to make it home for bedtime as much as I can throughout the week.”

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Karoline and her husband Nicolas with their son Riko (Image: karolineleavitt/Instagram)

Karoline with her mom (Image: @karolineleavitt/Instagram)

Karoline became a first-time mother to her son Niko in July 2024, whom she shares with her husband, real estate tycoon Nicolas Riccio, aged 60. The couple tied the knot in January this year and have been a hot topic in the press, facing scrutiny over their significant age difference of 32 years, reports the Mirror US.

As she adjusts to motherhood, Karoline revealed the challenges and the accompanying guilt she feels, a sentiment familiar to many working mothers. She expressed: “I think every working mother understands the demands. No matter where you are, what you’re doing, there is a sense of guilt.”

The press secretary got personal, sharing snapshots of her younger years and the profound impact her parents made on her values. She reflected, “I think that value of hard work and determination and drive was instilled in me in a very young age, just by watching my parents work so hard to earn a living.”

Karoline is seen baking cookies as a child (Image: @karolineleavitt/Instagram)
A childhood photo revealed a young Karoline cheerfully baking cookies, proudly displaying a Pillsbury Doughboy oven mitt. Describing her upbringing in New Hampshire and her path to Saint Anselm College in Manchester, where she earned a softball scholarship, Karoline gave viewers a glimpse into her family life and early influences.

Commenting on how sports shaped her career, she observed, “The game of softball in sports prepared me for the game of politics, no doubt about it. Discipline, hard work, teamwork and also competing against yourself to be the best that you can in athletics, I think, has prepared me especially for this job now.”