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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nick, are expecting their second child, a girl, in May 2026. This news comes as Leavitt continues to serve in her role as press secretary. She expressed gratitude to President Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for their support and a pro-family environment within the White House. Leavitt will become the first pregnant press secretary in U.S. history.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Pregnancy, Expecting Baby Girl

WASHINGTON – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is expecting her second child, a girl, in May 2026, Fox News Digital has exclusively learned. Leavitt, who made history as the youngest press secretary and now as the first pregnant one, and her husband, Nick, are already parents to a son, Niko, born in July 2024.

“My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother,” Leavitt told Fox News Digital. “My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for the blessing of motherhood, which I truly believe is the closest thing to Heaven on Earth.”

Leavitt expressed gratitude to President Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, stating she is “extremely grateful…for their support, and for fostering a pro-family environment in the White House.” She noted the prevalence of young families within the West Wing and the support colleagues offer each other.

According to a senior White House official, Leavitt will remain in her position as press secretary. “2026 is going to be an amazing year for the President and our country, and personally, I am beyond excited to become a girl mom,” Leavitt stated.

Leavitt was appointed White House Press Secretary on November 15, 2024. This is the first pregnancy of a serving press secretary in U.S. history.

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