White House Press Secretary Announces Birth of Second Child White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed the birth of her second child, a daughter named Viviana, on May 1st. In an Instagram post, Leavitt shared the news, expressing her family’s overwhelming joy and love for the newborn. “Viviana, aka ‘Vivi,’ joined our family, and our hearts instantly exploded with love,” she wrote. She described her daughter as “perfect and healthy,” while also noting her son, Nicholas, or “Niko,” is “joyfully adjusting to life with his new baby sister.” Leavitt emphasized the family’s contentment, calling their time together a “blissful newborn bubble.” Leavitt, who has served as press secretary since President Donald Trump’s return to office last year, has been on maternity leave since April. Her absence from the White House has been temporarily bridged by other administration members, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who took over briefing duties earlier this week. Rubio, known for his humorous and unfiltered remarks, described the briefing process as “chaos” and joked about struggling to recall reporters’ names. However, Leavitt’s return to her role remains uncertain, as the administration has not specified when she will resume her duties. The announcement comes amid ongoing responsibilities at the White House, including the aftermath of the April 24 shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Leavitt briefly returned to the press corps to address the situation, highlighting her critical role in communicating updates during crises. Her husband, Nicholas Riccio, is the father of both children, and their son Niko will turn two years old in July. Leavitt’s transition to maternity leave has raised questions about the administration’s preparedness for leadership gaps.#white_house #marco_rubio #karoline_leavitt #white_house_correspondents_dinner #viviana
White House Press Secretary Announces Birth of Daughter Viviana White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday the birth of her second child, a baby girl named Viviana, in a social media post. Leavitt shared details about her growing family, expressing gratitude for the support received during her pregnancy. She described the newborn as "perfect and healthy," and noted that her older son, Niko, born in July 2024, is adjusting to life with his new baby sister. The announcement came as Leavitt, who became the first pregnant press secretary in U.S. history, returned to the podium after her maternity leave. Leavitt’s post highlighted the joy of welcoming Viviana, born on May 1, and emphasized the family’s gratitude for the prayers and well-wishes received throughout her pregnancy. She described the experience as "blissful" and expressed her faith in the process, stating, "God is Good." The post included a photo of the newborn, though no further details about the child’s health or the family’s plans were provided. The White House’s purported plan for a lineup of guest hosts for press briefings to replace Leavitt while she is on maternity leave was revealed late last month. Politico’s White House bureau chief Dasha Burns reported on social media on April 24 that Leavitt will be returning to the podium after her maternity leave, "though it’s unclear exactly how many weeks she’ll take." The White House confirmed the report to Fox News Digital at the time. Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, attends the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2026.#white_house #karoline_leavitt #white_house_correspondents_dinner #viviana #niko
