When Karoline Leavitt isn’t tackling tough questions in the White House briefing room, she’s busy being a hands-on mom to her baby boy, Niko. The 27-year-old Trump press secretary recently took to Instagram to share a more personal moment — a family outing to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute near Front Royal, Virginia.
In a series of adorable snaps, Leavitt is seen cuddling her smiling son, both dressed casually for the sunny day. She wore a black tank top and white flowy pants, pairing the look with black sunglasses and a laid-back braid. Niko stole the show in a brown safari-themed outfit with zebra and giraffe prints, topped off with a khaki bucket hat and white buckled shoes.
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Also spotted in the photos was Karoline’s husband, Nicholas Riccio, who is 32 years her senior. He made a quick appearance on her Instagram Story, holding Niko up to give him a better view of the animals. Karoline captioned the image, “Dada always has our backs,” followed by a heart emoji.
Her post sparked a wave of admiration from supporters. One follower, @teresachristianpatriot, commented, “Doing an amazing job! Very proud of you representing our country!” Others chimed in to praise her work-life balance. @redwhiteandvibrant declared, “BOSS LADY NEEDS A DAY OFF. WELL DESERVED,” while @moniediaz added, “You are so beautiful and smart! I love how strong you are!”
Even little Niko’s outfit received fanfare. “His outfit is adorable!! Perfect for the occasion!!” wrote @juniethrodman, with @miataz200 agreeing, “Very cute outfit for Niko,” alongside a heart emoji. The sweet family outing followed a tense moment during a recent White House press conference. According to FOX News, the event, where President Trump announced Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new CMS administrator, took a chaotic turn.
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Midway through the briefing, Karoline abruptly stopped the event and was seen escorting one of Dr. Oz’s children out of the room. The live feed cut out, and murmurs filled the room as Leavitt commanded everyone to leave. Moments later, President Trump exited the stage, clearly reacting to the disruption.
Dr. Oz’s wife, Lisa, appeared visibly distressed, clutching her chest as the situation unfolded. Dr. Oz quickly sprang into action, and additional footage showed press members assisting someone off the floor, though their identity remains unknown. Despite the drama, Karoline’s ability to pivot from crisis control to zoo day cuddles has only increased admiration among her supporters.
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