Leavitt Announces Birth of Baby Girl

Leavitt thanked everyone for their support during her pregnancy, adding "God is good."
Published: 5/7/2026, 11:13:13 AM EDT

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday the birth of her baby girl.

"On May 1st, Viviana aka “Vivi” joined our family, and our hearts instantly exploded with love," Leavitt wrote on X. "She is perfect and healthy, and her big brother is joyfully adjusting to life with his new baby sister. We are enjoying every moment in our blissful newborn bubble."

Leavitt also shared a photo of herself with her newborn from her nursery, thanking everyone for their support during her pregnancy, adding, "God is good."

This is Leavitt's second child with husband Nicholas Riccio. The couple also has a 21-month-old son named Niko.

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