Karoline Leavitt poses with her daughter Viviana.
‘She Is Perfect’: Karoline Leavitt Announces the Birth of Her Second Child
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt gave birth to her second child -- a daughter named Viviana -- on May 1.
She shared the news on social media on Thursday, May 7, and informed her followers that her baby girl is “perfect and healthy.”
Leavitt and her husband Nicholas Riccio were already parents to their son, Nicholas, who was born in 2024.
Meanwhile, after the White House press secretary shared the news of the birth of her daughter, netizens flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages and warm wishes.
However, not every reaction was kind. Some social media users also shared negative remarks beneath the post.
'A Healthy Baby and a Happy Family Is Always Good News'
Karoline Leavitt shares the news of the birth of her daughter.
Sharing the news, Leavitt wrote in a post on X, “On May 1st, Viviana aka “Vivi” joined our family, and our hearts instantly exploded with love.”
She added, “She is perfect and healthy, and her big brother is joyfully adjusting to life with his new baby sister.”
The press secretary further added, “We are enjoying every moment in our blissful newborn bubble. Thank you to everyone who reached out with prayers during my pregnancy - I truly felt them throughout the entire experience. God is Good.”
Soon after she shared the post, social media users flocked to the comment section to congratulate Leavitt and her family.
One user wrote, “Congratulations Karoline on the birth of your daughter Viviana.” Another user added, “God BLESS you and your precious Family.”
An individual commented, “Whatever your politics, a healthy baby and a happy family is always good news. Wishing little Vivi a peaceful, joyful life away from the chaos of headlines for as long as possible.”
However, there were some whose comments were critical.
One user wrote, “Congratulations Karoline! I hope your kid doesn’t grow up to be anything like you.”
Another added, “Your baby has the same age gap with you as you do with your husband. Think about that for a second.”
Karoline Leavitt Is Currently on Maternity Leave
The press secretary is currently on maternity leave and away from her White House duties.
Leavitt last conducted a press briefing following an April 24 shooting incident linked to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
During the press briefing, Leavitt strongly defended President Donald Trump's administration before stepping away temporarily to focus on her family.
Several senior White House officials are scheduled to rotate through the briefing room to answer questions from reporters during Leavitt's absence.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has temporarily assumed briefing duties for this week.
Meanwhile, the White House has not yet confirmed how long Leavitt’s maternity leave will last and when she is expected to fully return to her role as the press secretary.