Karoline Leavitt, 27, makes rare appearance alongside age-defying husband, 59, and their baby son for White House Easter Egg roll
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made an appearance at the 2025 Easter Egg Roll on Monday alongside her husband Nicholas Riccio and their son, nine-month-old Nico.
Leavitt, 27, is rarely seen in public with her spouse, 59, but made an exception for the family-friendly occasion.
Her husband looked age-defying in a tan-colored suit and purple tie, while wheeling their son, who was dressed in baby blue, in a stroller around the South Lawn.
The couple welcomed their first child in July.
The big day of festivities, attended by President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, includes a whole host of activities for families, like an egg hunt and cookie decorating.
Leavitt herself wore a stunning designer, pastel-colored, baby-blue dress for the grand event.
She addressed the media outside the White House in the gorgeous dress, as the annual tradition kicked off on the South Lawn.
The 27-year-old leant into the spring theme as she debuted her Easter look, which appeared to be an elegant, square-neck lace dress from designer Self Portrait.
She was joined by her family, husband Nicholas Riccio, 59, and their son, nine-month-old Nico
Her husband looked age-defying in a tan-colored suit and purple tie, while wheeling their son, who was dressed in baby blue, in a stroller around the South Lawn alongside his wife
The frock also included a little sparkle with bedazzled buttons and pockets, along with a thin blue belt.
The dress no longer appears to be for sale, but similar dresses by the designer typically retail for over $600.
It’s a brand Leavitt has favored before, too, as it seems to be her go-to to wear for press conferences.
She sported a sparkly white suit from the brand on February 20, per Business Insider, and a mint-green, tweed dress by the designer on March 11.
This time, Leavitt paired her look with a small, diamond cross necklace and navy blue ballet flats.
The mom-of-one wore her hair down, with a few curls framing her face.
Leavitt’s appearance comes as President Trump and his wife welcomed thousands of guests to the annual Easter event.
However, this year, things look a bit different, as Trump has forgone plastic Easter eggs and instead replaced them with dozens of real eggs that have been donated by American egg farmers.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made an appearance at the 2025 Easter Egg Roll on Monday, stunning in a designer, pastel-colored, baby-blue dress for the grand event
The 27-year-old fit right into the spring theme as she debuted her Easter look, which appeared to be an elegant, square-neck lace dress from designer Self Portrait
The dress no longer appears to be for sale, but similar dresses by the designer typically retail for over $600
On Instagram stories, Leavitt shared photos from her Easter with her son, as he played with the bunny
‘Leaving the baby every day to go to work, it does break your heart, Leavitt admitted in a previous interview
Additionally, this year’s event was sponsored by various corporations, including YouTube, Amazon and Meta, per NPR.
The proceeds will go to the nonprofit White House Historical Association.
But hunting for eggs isn’t the only exciting thing that will be happening at the South Lawn event.
Per The White House’s website, other activities will include a Be Best Military Card Writing Station, cookie decorating station, Reading Nook, courtesy of Amazon and Be Best Hopscotch.
Kids who attend the event will also get to participate in the America250 initiative, which is a leadup to the nationwide commemoration of the 250th celebration of America’s founding.
The America250 initiative will allow children to sign a mini Declaration of Independence and even dress up as the Founding Fathers.
Leavitt is listed as a featured reader at the Reading Nook during the event, along with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and First Lady Melania, among others.
The youngest press secretary in American history has largely kept her private life out of the spotlight, but revealed that she met him during her congressional campaign in 2022.
She said she was thankful for her Riccio and his flexible work schedule, as he could take care of Nico while she was at work
But hunting for eggs isn’t the only exciting thing that will be happening at the South Lawn event
According to the Portsmouth Herald , Riccio was living on the streets by the age of 18, relying on friends for basic hygiene
In October, Leavitt spoke to The Conservateur about juggling motherhood with her fast-paced job
Her husand, Riccio, founded the real estate business Riccio Enterprises LLC and currently, he manages beachfront houses in New Hampshire, where the couple is from.
According to the Portsmouth Herald, Riccio was living on the streets by the age of 18, relying on friends for basic hygiene.
‘When I was 19 or 20, I would call my buddies to go over their houses to watch a game just so I could take a shower,’ Riccio told the local newspaper in 2005.
He attended Plymouth State University, and kickstarted his career in real estate after completing a course in 1990.
The couple got engaged on Christmas Day in 2023.
In October, Leavitt spoke to The Conservateur about juggling motherhood with her fast-paced job.
She said she was thankful for her Riccio and his flexible work schedule, as he could take care of Nico while she was at work.
‘Leaving the baby every day to go to work, it does break your heart, Leavitt admitted.
‘It’s incredibly challenging emotionally, physically, spiritually,’ she added.
