At just 28, Karoline Leavitt has become one of the most recognizable figures in the Trump administration, second only to the president himself.
Known for her polished, conservative image, she has carved out a reputation as a committed Republican with a clear sense of values and family roots.
A New Hampshire Upbringing
Leavitt grew up in a Catholic, middle-class household in New Hampshire, the youngest child of Erin, 55, and Bob Leavitt, 65. She has two older brothers, Joe and Michael.
Her family’s life has long been grounded in small businesses: Leavitt’s Ice Cream, a seasonal stand in Atkinson, and a used car dealership in Plaistow run by her father and brother Michael.
Her older brother Joe made headlines back in 2014 as an amateur golfer who captured a state championship, and recently tied the knot with his wife Tamrah.
Family Ties and Personal Life
Earlier this year, Leavitt married 60-year-old real estate developer Nicholas Riccio. Together, they have a one-year-old son, Niko.
While her professional life keeps her in the national spotlight, her family life remains a core part of her identity.
However, the Leavitt family recently found themselves under public scrutiny following a legal incident involving her brother Michael’s former partner.
ICE Arrest of Former Partner
Bruna Ferreira, who was previously in a relationship with Michael Leavitt and is the mother of his son Michael Jr., was taken into custody by ICE in Revere, Massachusetts, and is now being held in Louisiana.
Ferreira, originally from Brazil, came to the U.S. as a child under the DACA program and was reportedly in the process of obtaining residency.
Michael Leavitt stated that his 11-year-old son lives full-time with him and his current wife, Kara, though he maintains a relationship with his biological mother.
A family source indicated that Karoline Leavitt has not had contact with Ferreira in many years.
Conflicting Accounts
The Department of Homeland Security has labeled Ferreira a “criminal illegal alien” with a prior battery arrest, though Ferreira’s attorney, Todd Pomerleau, vehemently denies this, asserting she has no criminal record and was abruptly taken from her young child just before Thanksgiving.
Ferreira and Michael reportedly ended their relationship about a decade ago, during which Michael won $1 million in a DraftKings competition.
Balancing Family and Work
In a candid moment with the Daily Mail, Karoline Leavitt revealed that her demanding work schedule has affected her personal life.
She shared that she struggles with PTSD when it comes to making date-night plans that are often disrupted by her responsibilities in the White House.
“Honestly, I have PTSD about making plans, so I just don’t,” she admitted. “We just roll with it.
If there’s a night where I happen to become free, then we take full advantage of that as a family.”
Loyalty and Influence
Since 2019, Leavitt has served the Republican president both on and off, earning a level of trust and proximity comparable only to the president’s longest-serving advisers, such as Stephen Miller, Dan Scavino, and Peter Navarro.
Her career trajectory reflects both her commitment to conservative politics and her ability to navigate the intense pressures of the White House.
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