“I could have baby number two any minute!” Big news from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as she announces the arrival of her second baby is imminent! After giving her final briefing to the press, Karoline is now taking maternity leave to prepare for the newest addition to her family.
Pregnant Karoline Leavitt Says Baby Coming ‘Any Minute,’ Begins Maternity LeaveKaroline Leavitt, President Donald Trump’s press secretary, is gearing up for maternity leave as she awaits the arrival of her second child. The 28-year-old press secretary delivered her final “gaggle” to reporters on Friday, April 24, 2026, before taking her leave, and she revealed she was “about ready to have a baby any minute.”
Leavitt’s second child is expected to be a baby girl, due in May 2026, and she’s excited to grow her family with her husband, Nicholas Riccio, who is 32 years older than her. They welcomed their first child, son Nicholas “Niko” Robert Riccio, in July 2024. The couple’s unique and loving relationship has often been in the spotlight, and Leavitt has spoken openly about their age-gap romance, referring to her husband as her “best friend” and “rock.”
Leavitt’s upcoming maternity leave marks another chapter in her rapidly growing career. A replacement for her role has not yet been named, leaving White House watchers wondering what’s next for this rising star.