The White House announced joyful personal news this week as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared that she and her husband, Nick, are expecting a baby girl. The couple’s second child is due in May 2026, joining big brother Niko, who was born in July 2024.
“My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother,” Leavitt told Fox News Digital. “My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for the blessing of motherhood, which I truly believe is the closest thing to Heaven on Earth.”
Leavitt also expressed appreciation for the supportive culture inside President Trump’s White House. She thanked President Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for fostering what she described as a pro-family environment, noting that many West Wing colleagues are also raising young children while serving the country.
“Nearly all of my West Wing colleagues have babies and young children, so we all really support one another as we tackle raising our families while working for the greatest president ever,” Leavitt said. “2026 is going to be an amazing year for the President and our country, and personally, I am beyond excited to become a girl mom.”
A senior White House official confirmed that Leavitt will remain in her post as press secretary throughout her pregnancy.
A Historic and Groundbreaking Moment
Leavitt will make history as the first pregnant White House press secretary in U.S. history—another milestone in a career that has already broken barriers.
At just 36 years old, Karoline Leavitt is the youngest press secretary ever to serve in the role. A New Hampshire native, she rose quickly through Republican politics, becoming known for her sharp messaging, unflinching defense of conservative values, and ability to take on a hostile press corps with confidence and clarity.
Before assuming her role at the White House, Leavitt served as a Trump campaign national press secretary and previously worked in the first Trump administration as an assistant press secretary. She also ran for Congress in New Hampshire, earning national attention for her grassroots campaign and strong America First platform.
Leavitt is widely admired on the Right for unapologetically championing faith, family, and freedom, while excelling in one of the most demanding communications jobs in Washington. Her pregnancy—and the administration’s full support—stands in sharp contrast to the left’s hostility toward working mothers and traditional family values.
As Republicans continue to highlight the importance of strong families and a culture that supports life, Karoline Leavitt’s story is a powerful reminder that you can serve your country at the highest levels without sacrificing faith or family.
Congratulations to Karoline, Nick, and the growing Leavitt family.
