Who is Nicholas Riccio, husband of Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt? The property developer is 32 years older than his Gen Z wife; they married last summer and now share a son
Leavitt’s animated first press briefing was called a ‘masterclass’ by Maga disciples; but the real surprise is the age gap between her and her husband, a real estate mogul who overcame a difficult past
She was an intern in the White House press office during Trump’s first term; after graduating in 2019 she began working as a presidential speech-writer and later as an assistant press secretary. “Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator,” Trump told the BBC.
She’s already proving him right, with some netizens calling her first press briefing a “masterclass”. In the “explosive briefing”, Leavitt took aim at illegal immigrants and held her own against seasoned reporters, notably NBC’s Peter Alexander.
While the appointment, Leavitt’s age and her first press briefing have been much discussed in the media, what’s shocking people even more is the 32-year age gap to her husband, Nicholas Riccio.
Last week, Leavitt’s personal life came into the spotlight after Ryan Shead, who co-hosts the Hold the Mic podcast, took to X to comment on her marriage. Sharing photos of the couple, Shead pointed out the age difference and wrote, “I’m sure his money had nothing to do with it,” adding, “At least we know how she got the job now.”
Nicholas Riccio is a real estate entrepreneur
