White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she is expecting her second child, becoming the first pregnant person in the high-profile position.
WASHINGTON: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Friday she is expecting her second child.
She becomes the first person in the high-profile role to be pregnant while serving.
“The greatest Christmas gift we could ever ask for — a baby girl coming in May,” Leavitt posted on Instagram.
She thanked President Donald Trump for his support and for “fostering a pro-family environment in the White House.”
Leavitt, 28, is married to real estate developer Nicholas Riccio.
She became the youngest ever White House press secretary when appointed in January at the start of Trump’s second term.
She has won a reputation for ruthlessly effective appearances at press briefings.
Leavitt is known for fiercely defending the president and quashing critical journalists.
