Karoline Leavitt has characterized her relationship with her husband as an “atypical romance.”
Leavitt has gained recognition internationally as the official press secretary for the White House, leading numerous press briefings over the recent months.
Her role even involves international travel. The 27-year-old recently accompanied the president on a trip to Scotland, which included several rounds of golf and a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
She posted a picture on Instagram with the President, captioning: “Peace deals, trade deals, and golf! Fantastic trip to Scotland with President Trump. What a beautiful country with wonderful people.”
Though Leavitt is a prominent figure in U.S. politics, her husband, Nicholas Riccio, a multimillionaire, prefers to keep a low profile.
The couple married in January, a few months after welcoming their son, Niko, in July 2024.
Riccio, a wealthy real estate developer, is estimated to have a net worth of $6,000,000.
He owns Riccio Enterprises LLC, which manages a portfolio of properties worth millions throughout New Hampshire, according to The List.
Additionally, he owns 15 buildings in the upscale area of Hampton Beach, which he reportedly rents to families.
Despite his business commitments, Riccio is known to support Leavitt’s demanding political career.
Leavitt refers to her husband as her “greatest supporter,” “best friend,” and “rock.”
They first met in 2022 when she was campaigning for Congress in New Hampshire, as reported by PEOPLE.
“A mutual friend of ours hosted an event at a restaurant that he owns up in New Hampshire and invited my husband,” Leavitt shared on The Megyn Kelly Show earlier this year. “I was speaking. We met and we were acquainted as friends. And then we fell in love.”
Riccio is 32 years her senior, with Leavitt being 27.
Discussing their significant age difference, Leavitt acknowledged to Kelly that she had initial hesitations about dating someone much older.
“I mean it’s a very atypical love story but he’s incredible,” Leavitt remarked.
She added: “He’s the father of my child and he’s the best dad I could ever ask for and he is so supportive, especially during a very chaotic period of life… I say, ‘I walked into your life and it’s been a circus ever since,’ but God bless him because he’s fully on board.”