By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/white-house-press-secretary-welcomes-baby-girl Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter White House press secretary welcomes baby girl Politics Updated on May 7, 2026 5:46 PM EDT — Published on May 7, 2026 4:42 PM EDT Karoline Leavitt announced on social media Thursday that Viviana, or "Vivi," joined her family on May 1. Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, have an older son, Nicholas (or "Niko"). "She is perfect and healthy, and her big brother is joyfully adjusting to life with his new baby sister," Leavitt wrote in the post, which also included a photo of her with Vivi in her nursery. "We are enjoying every moment in our blissful newborn bubble." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Leavitt has not indicated publicly how long she will take for her maternity leave. Other administration officials are expected to take the White House briefing room lectern in Leavitt's absence; Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who doubles as the president's national security adviser, held a press briefing at the White House earlier this week. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Karoline Leavitt announced on social media Thursday that Viviana, or "Vivi," joined her family on May 1. Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, have an older son, Nicholas (or "Niko"). "She is perfect and healthy, and her big brother is joyfully adjusting to life with his new baby sister," Leavitt wrote in the post, which also included a photo of her with Vivi in her nursery. "We are enjoying every moment in our blissful newborn bubble." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Leavitt has not indicated publicly how long she will take for her maternity leave. Other administration officials are expected to take the White House briefing room lectern in Leavitt's absence; Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who doubles as the president's national security adviser, held a press briefing at the White House earlier this week. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now