Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Press Secretary Juggles High-Demand Job and Marriage

11/25/2025

35 6

Summary

Story summary

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, says her demanding role affects her personal life, especially her 60-year-old husband, Nicholas Riccio.
She fears date nights will be canceled and vacation plans disrupted by foreign policy events.
She calls the role rewarding and temporary.
The introduction of Nicholas Riccio to her parents was initially awkward due to their age difference, but they have since become friends.

1 of 1

Story summary

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, says her demanding role affects her personal life, especially her 60-year-old husband, Nicholas Riccio.
She fears date nights will be canceled and vacation plans disrupted by foreign policy events.
She calls the role rewarding and temporary.
The introduction of Nicholas Riccio to her parents was initially awkward due to their age difference, but they have since become friends.