White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently offered her followers a rare insight into her personal life. As the youngest press secretary in history, Leavitt shared touching images of her family visiting her at work, but a subtle detail in the background captured the most attention.
On Tuesday, she took to Instagram to share delightful moments from a visit by her husband, Nicholas Riccio, and their eight-month-old son, Niko, to the White House. Wearing the same baby blue suit from that day’s press briefing, Leavitt radiated joy as she held her son and posed with Riccio, who donned a classic navy striped suit. The Instagram post was simply captioned: “Visiting mama at work.” Another image on her Instagram Story featured Leavitt cradling Niko in front of a desk and mirror, with his reflection adding an extra layer of charm.
While fans filled the comments with admiration for the young family, many quickly noticed two intriguing items on the corkboard in the background of one of the images.
A Closer Look at the Background
In the Instagram Story, behind Leavitt and her baby, fans observed two framed covers of the New York Post pinned to a bulletin board, accompanied by two handwritten motivational notes that appeared to be on official White House stationery. One note stated: “You are strong and brave!” while the other playfully encouraged: “Slay the briefing day away!” The source of these notes remains unclear, but the supportive messages delighted followers, many of whom appreciated the glimpse into the press secretary’s workspace.
Another charming detail that caught attention online was that baby Niko was only wearing one sock in the family photo taken outside the White House. This detail elicited amused reactions, as fans found the missing sock moment both endearing and relatable for parents everywhere.
A Glimpse Into Leavitt’s Private Life
This family moment comes shortly after Leavitt shared another personal update just weeks prior—wedding photos from her January 2025 ceremony.
Initially, Leavitt chose to keep her relationship under wraps; however, she has recently started to share details publicly. In a recent podcast appearance, she described their relationship as “unconventional” and noted that they were brought together by mutual friends, which led to a swift bond between them.
The couple became engaged in December 2023 and welcomed their son, Niko, on July 10, 2024, just a few months prior to Leavitt’s appointment as White House press secretary under President Donald Trump.
