Who is Karoline Leavitt
Karoline Leavitt is an American political operative and government official.
Since January 2025, she serves as the White House Press Secretary — under the second presidency of Donald Trump.
With that appointment, she became the youngest person ever to hold that post in U.S. history.
Educational / early-career background: She studied communications and political science at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire.
Prior to being press secretary, she worked in various communications/press-office roles — including during Trump’s first administration — and also ran (unsuccessfully) for Congress in 2022.
🔹 How old is she
Karoline Leavitt was born on August 24, 1997.
As of late 2025, that makes her 28 years old.
🔹 What is her height
According to publicly available records (e.g. her college softball bio), she is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (about 163 cm) tall.
🔹 Who is she married to / Family
Karoline Leavitt is married to Nicholas Riccio, a real-estate developer.
The couple’s relationship gained public attention because there is a significant age gap: Riccio is about 32 years older than Leavitt.
They reportedly met in 2022, got engaged in December 2023, and married in January 2025 (just days before Trump’s second inauguration).
They have a son, Nicholas Robert Riccio (nicknamed “Niko”), born in July 2024.
🔹 What is known about her net worth & income
According to recent media reports, Karoline Leavitt’s estimated net worth is around US $6–7 million (as of 2025).
As Press Secretary, her base salary is believed to be in the ballpark of US $180,000/year (similar to her predecessor’s).
It’s reported that additional factors — such as investments, real-estate holdings (some linked to her husband), and potential media/consulting opportunities — may contribute to her overall wealth.