White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Begins Maternity Leave Amid Security Concerns
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, has commenced her maternity leave as she prepares for the birth of her second child with husband Nicholas Riccio. Leavitt, who married Riccio in January 2025, shared her excitement about expanding her family on social media. Despite officially starting her leave on April 24, she returned to the White House on April 27 to address the media following a security incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The event was disrupted by a shooter targeting President Trump and other officials. Leavitt expressed gratitude for law enforcement's swift response and emphasized the need to end political violence. During her leave, the White House will not appoint an interim press secretary, opting instead for a rotating group of administration officials to handle press duties. 
