What White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt Says in Defense of Marriage

white house press secretary Caroline Levitt has always been open about her unusual marital dynamics.

Levitt is 32 years younger than her husband. Nicolas Riccio. While the age difference doesn’t seem to bother either of them, she admits it took her parents some time to come around.

“It was definitely a challenging conversation at first. But, of course, once they got to know him and saw who he was as a man and his character and how much he liked me, I think it became very easy for them,” Levitt Tell Miranda Devine November 2025.

Levitt and her husband In July 2024, they welcomed their first child. They announced they are expecting their second child, a little girl, in December 2025.

“The greatest Christmas gift we could ask for is a baby girl born in May 2026.” Levitt revealed via Instagram. “My husband and I are excited to start our family and can’t wait to see our son become a big brother. My heart is filled with gratitude for God’s blessing of motherhood, which I firmly believe is the closest thing to heaven on earth.”

Keep scrolling to read everything Levitt had to say in defense of her age-gap marriage.

She can’t find a “mature” man her age

In November 2025, during an appearance on Pod Force One with Miranda Devine, Levitt admitted that her age-gap marriage was “unusual” but that she didn’t have much choice. Devine asked, “Can’t you find a boy your age and maturity?” Levitt said she did struggle.

“Honestly, no, if you want to know the truth,” she said.

Her husband supports her risky career

Levitt also told Devine that because Riccio had already established a successful career of his own, he would be better able to support her in cultivating a forward-thinking political career.

“He’s amazing,” Levitt gushed of her husband. “He’s a self-made guy and I respect that… He’s built his career so he can support me in my career.”

Telling her parents the relationship was ‘challenging’

Levitt also told Devine that she had a “challenging” conversation with her parents when she first told them about Riccio, in part because her mother was younger than her husband.

“It was definitely a challenging conversation at first,” she admits. “But, of course, once they got to know him and saw who he was as a man and his character and how much he liked me, I think it became easy for them. Now we’re all friends. I mean, it’s a classic family relationship. My husband has a lot of respect for my parents and the way they raised me, and we all have a lot of fun when they come to visit.”

Her husband is an introvert

Levitt also said she and Riccio differed in their approach to social media and the public. “He stays behind the scenes. He’s not on social media. He’s very private and a very hands-on father,” she explained. “He and my son are best friends.”

Her husband made it possible for her to return to work

Due to the July 2024 assassination, Levy returned to work shortly after giving birth. president donald trump.

“(The assassination attempt) got me back to work sooner than I expected or hoped,” she Tell Megyn Kelly February 2025. “But being a mother in this very confusing political world that I work in is the best thing I could ever imagine because it gives you great perspective and it also humbles you.”

She added, “My son doesn’t care about my work. He just wants me to come home and snuggle with my toys and be present. It’s a difficult balance to prioritize doing a good job and being a good mom, but I just try to prioritize my time and squeeze in as much time as I can.”

She also explained that Riccio played a key role in making that comeback happen.

“I’m so grateful to have the support system that I have,” Levitt said. “(I) have a great husband who is able to be there for our kids and, of course, a wonderful parent and friends who lend a helping hand when I need it.”