Karoline Leavitt Biography

Karoline Leavitt is the youngest White House press secretary under the Donald Trump administration in 2024. She calls herself a bold and energetic fighter. She started her journey in media as a part-time intern at WMUR while still in college. Her strong communication skills helped her rise quickly. Later, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire’s 1st District and gained national attention.

Though she lost the race, she became a key voice in conservative politics. Karoline served as a spokesperson for Trump’s political team before being chosen as press secretary. Many people admire her sharp style and firm support of the America First message. She continues to be one of the youngest and most talked-about leaders in Washington today.

Early Life

Karoline Leavitt was born on 24th August 1997 in Atkinson, New Hampshire. Karoline Leavitt has always been a hard worker. As a kid, she spent nearly every summer helping at her family’s ice cream stand in Atkinson, New Hampshire.

Her parents, Bob and Erin Leavitt, have been strong influences in her life, and she often shares birthday wishes for them on social media. She has two siblings and regularly posts pictures with them. Her brother’s name is Joe Leavitt, but her other sibling’s name hasn’t been shared online. Her family also owns Leavitt Auto and Truck in Plaistow, which is close to their hometown.

Karoline attended Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, Massachusetts, from 2011 to 2015. She then studied politics and communications at Saint Anselm College, graduating in 2019. While in college, she played softball, started the Saint Anselm Broadcasting Club, and took part in debate competitions. Her strong speaking and writing skills helped her win many of those contests.

Karoline Leavitt Career

Before starting her political career, Karoline Leavitt worked as a news assistant at Fox News Media, one of the most well-known media companies in the world. In 2018, while still in college, she interned at the Executive Office of the President under Donald Trump from May to August.

After graduating in 2019 with a degree in politics and communication, she returned to the White House as a presidential writer. By May 2020, she took on a bigger role as assistant press secretary and served until January 2021.

Right after that, she joined Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s team as communications director, holding the job from January to May 2021. With strong support from key Republican leaders and experience in both media and politics, Karoline later launched her campaign for Congress. Her goal was to unseat a Democratic representative in New Hampshire.

White House Press Secretary

On November 15, 2024, Donald Trump, then president-elect, chose Karoline Leavitt to serve as his White House press secretary. At just 27 years old, she became the youngest person ever to hold that job in U.S. history. Instead of using the usual press secretary’s office, she worked from a smaller space nearby.

That larger office was given to Taylor Budowich, who served as deputy chief of staff for communications and personnel. She held her first official press briefing on January 28, 2025. During that event, she said her goal was to give more attention to non-traditional media voices.

Karoline Leavitt also made a false claim that $50 million of taxpayer money was planned for condom funding in the Gaza Strip. Fact-checkers later confirmed the statement was untrue. Her time in office took a different path from what past press secretaries followed. In February, she shared that the White House would now pick which reporters joined the presidential press pool.

She explained this was to bring in “new voices” alongside major media outlets. In March, reports from Axios revealed the administration was thinking about changing the seating chart for reporters. One idea included making Karoline the head of the White House Correspondents’ Association. That role would give her more control over media access.

Later that year, she was named in a lawsuit called Associated Press v. Budowich. The case began after Trump’s staff blocked AP from certain press events. This happened during a fight over what to call the Gulf of Mexico. According to the lawsuit, she told AP’s Zeke Miller the outlet would not be allowed into some parts of the White House unless it called the area the “Gulf of America.”

Karoline Leavitt Biography
Real Name	Karoline Claire Leavitt
Birth Date	August 24, 1997
Age (as of 2026)	28 Years
Native	Plaistow, New Hampshire, USA
Nationality	American
Profession	Politician
Religion	Christianity
Sun sign	–
Physical Statistics
Height	in feet inches – 5’ 5” – in Centimeters – 165 cm
Weight	in Kilograms – 55 kg  –  in Pounds –  121 lbs
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Blue
Body Type	Slim
Family
Father	Bob Leavitt
Mother	Erin Leavitt
Sister	–
Brother	Joe Leavitt
Qualification/Education
School	Central Catholic High School (Lawrence, Mass.)
College	St. Anselm College
Relationship Status
Marital Status	Married
Who is her husband?	Nicholas Riccio
Children	Nicholas

Personal Life

Karoline Leavitt married her husband, Nicholas Riccio, during Christmas in 2023 and shared a photo from their wedding on social media. In July 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Nicholas. Karoline took a short break from her campaign duties to be with her newborn.

However, when news broke about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, she immediately told her husband she needed to return and fulfill her responsibilities. Her quick decision reflected her deep loyalty and commitment to her role in the campaign.

Social Media

Karoline Leavitt has built a strong presence across social media, where she shares political updates and glimpses of her personal life. On Instagram @karolineleavitt, she has around 3 million followers, posting about her work, public appearances, and family moments.

She is also very active on X (formerly Twitter), where she has over 1.6 million followers and uses the platform to share statements, policy views, and official updates. Her growing online presence has helped her connect with a wide audience, especially younger users, making her one of the more visible political figures on social media.

Karoline Leavitt Net Worth

As the youngest person to assume the role, Leavitt’s background, finances, and personal life have drawn attention, especially given Trump’s historically wealthy inner circle. Her estimated annual income is about $1.5 million, with a projected White House salary of $180,000, according to The Publicist Paper. Combined with media opportunities and real estate investments, her total net worth stands at an estimated $7 million.

Her husband, Nicholas Riccio, has a net worth of $6 million, primarily from his real estate holdings, according to Distractify. Leavitt’s financial success is expected to grow as she continues her role in the White House and beyond. Future earnings may come from book deals, television appearances, or new roles as a media or political adviser.

Trivia

• During her college days, she worked at Hearst Television for 3 years.
• Karoline Leavitt produced an Emmy Award-winning segment with Fritz Wetherbee.
• Karoline also worked at NBC Sports in Boston, where she worked as a news assistant.
• She wants to promote some policies that will enhance the freedom for businesses to thrive.
• She wants to reduce illegal immigration along the US-Mexico border.
• During high school, she served as a captain of varsity softball and field hockey.