Karoline Leavitt Praises Trump, Defends Age-Gap Marriage in Instagram Q&A

Karoline Leavitt, former White House press secretary, recently engaged with her 3.1 million Instagram followers in an "Ask Me Anything" session, offering insights into her personal life and professional views.

Responding to questions from her audience, Leavitt addressed topics ranging from career advice to her marriage and her perspective on former President Donald Trump.

For aspiring professionals in politics and communications, Leavitt emphasized the importance of real-world experience gained during college, citing her own internships at NBC Sports Boston and the Office of Presidential Correspondence during Trump's first term as foundational.

Leavitt also touched on her personal life, including her views on age-gap relationships. She shared a photo with her husband, Nicholas Riccio, who is 32 years her senior, advising followers to "forget the haters and follow your heart." The couple, who met in 2022, married in 2025 and have one child. Leavitt described Riccio as "the absolute best husband and dad."

When asked about President Trump, Leavitt described him as "the best boss," adding that he has been "nothing but kind and uplifting" to her. She also called him "hilarious" and suggested that the media does not often portray this side of him.

Leavitt also explained her decision to leave her role as White House press secretary, stating her desire to spend more time with her children. She clarified that while her previous role involved over 60 hours of work per week and constant availability, her current activities, which include television appearances, allow her to be home with her family daily.

Leavitt is scheduled to join Fox News as an on-air contributor on November 1.