Inside Karoline Leavitt's Marriage to Husband Nicholas Riccio... as 32-Year Age Gap Draws Backlash
Karoline Leavitt has drawn criticism due to her much older husband, Nicholas Riccio.
Nov. 25 2025, Published 8:30 p.m. ET
Karoline Leavitt is a loving wife to her husband, Nicholas Riccio, and despite their massive age gap, the two's marriage continues to be strong.
RadarOnline.com can reveal all you need to know about the White House press secretary's relationship.
What Is Karoline Leavitt's Marital Status?
Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio got married after three years together.
The couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at Wentworth by the Sea Country Club in January, just a few days before President Trump's second inauguration.
"Finally found some time to post a few of my favorite pictures from one of my favorite days," Leavitt captioned the wedding photos she unveiled in March.
A successful real estate developer, Riccio established his own company, Riccio Enterprises, after taking a real estate course and pursuing a career in the field.
Karoline Leavitt's Husband Is 32 Years Older Than Her
The pair have a 32-year age gap.
Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in history, and her husband have a 32-year age gap.
Although she was initially concerned, she eventually embraced their "very atypical love story" with her "incredible" husband.
"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," said Leavitt.
Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio Met in 2022
Nicholas Riccio has been supportive of Karoline Leavitt's career.
Leavitt and Riccio met during her 2022 congressional campaign for a seat in New Hampshire.
"A mutual friend of ours hosted an event at a restaurant that he owns up in New Hampshire and invited my husband," she recalled during an appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show.
She added: "I was speaking. We met, and we were acquainted as friends."
Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio Welcomed Their Son in 2024
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Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio got engaged in December 2024.
Leavitt and Riccio expanded their family with the birth of their son, Nicholas Robert, on July 10, 2024.
She celebrated their firstborn's birthday in a July Instagram post, writing, "Today my sweet, happy, sensitive, funny, and handsome baby turned one. What a year it has been. There are no words to describe how much I love this little boy. I thank God every day for making me his mommy. Happy 1st Birthday, my beautiful son. Mama and Dada love you so much."
Six months later, Riccio proposed to Leavitt after three years together.
