Karoline Leavitt, the youngest press secretary in the White House, has handled a lot on her plate since she began her role. 27-year-old Leavitt and 59-year-old husband Nicholas Riccio also share a son named Niko, who was born on July 10, 2024, while Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns for his second term were in full swing.
Leavitt has since then attended highly publicized press briefings, answered hundreds of questions to aggressive reporters who are ready to publish ruthless headlines every time she makes a mistake or simply chooses to be silent about the whereabouts of the team and their agendas.
While her job can surely be supremely hectic, it’s her grace and ambition to serve the nation and the administration that make the role look easy.
As per The List, Karoline Leavitt may be showing signs that the pressure is beginning to take a toll. After just under six months in the role, Leavitt has subtly hinted at the intense stress she faces. She recently reposted a video about women grappling with toxic levels of stress, though it’s unclear if she was making a personal statement.
While Leavitt tends to keep her emotions close to the vest, her recent public appearance raised eyebrows in a photo shared by social media influencer Xaviaer DuRousseau.
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The picture was taken at the White House podium, where Leavitt looked worn out and tired. Her sheer blouse looked wrinkled and loose, with the collar misaligned, giving off a frumpy impression. Nude heels, usually a flattering choice, felt mismatched with her black pants, making the overall look appear unfinished.
No, the critics did not stop there. After all, how can they leave a woman alone? Observers also noted that the blouse and earrings she wore resembled an outfit from back in May, when she had been criticized for wearing an ill-fitting blazer reminiscent of Rep. Lauren Boebert’s style.
Whether it was a repeated outfit or a photo taken at the end of a long day, Leavitt appeared without her usual lipstick and heavy eye makeup.
A harsh line of bronzer was visible near the temples of her forehead. She looked completely wobbly, and that’s another sign of a rushed or fatigued appearance. Former press secretaries have openly discussed how mentally and physically demanding the role can be. Ari Fleischer, who served under President George W. Bush, once told The Washington Post, “The grueling part isn’t just the hours, which are bad, it’s that your mind never gets a rest.”
During Donald Trump’s first term, four different people served as Press Secretary, with terms ranging from six months to two years. However, Karoline Leavitt seems to be doing a great job at the role. Despite being a mom, she has been juggling both her personal and professional life perfectly.
I didn’t know that 27 year old Karoline Leavitt’s husband is 62 years old.
That would be like me being with a 90 year old 😂 pic.twitter.com/54pewKJhQE
— OneOutOfFour (@OneOutof4) April 23, 2025
Leavitt reportedly also went back to her campaign role at the start of maternity leave before accepting this White House position. Imagine facing the cameras and getting back to work right after delivering a baby! That is some real resilience.
Most devoted mother, a loving wife, and an exceptional press secretary.
Any ♥️ for karoline Leavitt? pic.twitter.com/73YDouKLiV— ᶠᵃⁿ Karoline Leavitt (@LeavittMedia) May 3, 2025
In a recent interview with Megyn Kelly, Leavitt acknowledged the weight of the role but affirmed her commitment. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” she said. “This chaos of 24/7 work is a temporary matter—and that’s what, at least, I tell myself to get through these very long and hard days.”
Oh my god. Karoline Leavitt just had a full blown meltdown outside the White House. pic.twitter.com/JCQfAJwugc
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) March 31, 2025
Therefore, while public scrutiny is a part of every famous political figure, it is an honor to witness women do so extraordinarily well in today’s time. Karoline Leavitt is truly a one-person army, always ready to answer questions with wit, grace, and dignity. The haters are gonna keep hating, but her supports still say ” she an icon!”
