Karoline Leavitt Announces Pregnancy, Expecting Baby Girl in May 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced she is expecting her second child, a baby girl due in May 2026. This news comes as Leavitt continues to serve in her prominent role within the Trump administration.

“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 in an exclusive interview. “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.”

The baby girl will be the second child for Leavitt and her husband Nick. Their first child, a son named Niko, was born in July 2024. The announcement marks a significant personal milestone for the press secretary, who will be making history as the first pregnant White House press secretary in U.S. history.

According to a senior White House official, Leavitt will remain in her position as press secretary throughout her pregnancy. This decision reflects the administration’s commitment to supporting working parents in high-level government positions.

Leavitt, who was appointed to her position on November 15, 2024, expressed gratitude toward the administration for its supportive workplace culture. “I’m extremely grateful to President Trump and our amazing Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for their support, and for fostering a pro-family environment in the White House,” she said.

The press secretary highlighted that many of her colleagues in the West Wing are also parents of young children, creating a supportive network within the administration. “Nearly all of my West Wing colleagues have babies and young children, so we all really support one another as we tackle raising our families while working for the greatest president ever,” Leavitt remarked.

Her continuation in the high-pressure role of press secretary while expecting a child underscores the evolving nature of work-life balance in government positions. Historically, women in prominent political roles often faced challenges when balancing family responsibilities with demanding careers. Leavitt’s situation represents part of a broader shift in workplace expectations and accommodations for working parents in Washington.

The White House press secretary position is one of the most visible roles in any administration, requiring daily interaction with the media and serving as the primary communicator of the president’s agenda and policies. Leavitt has embraced this responsibility since taking on the role following President Trump’s election victory.

Looking ahead to the coming year, Leavitt expressed both professional and personal optimism. “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,” she said.

The announcement comes during a time when the administration is implementing its policy agenda following the presidential transition. Leavitt, who previously worked in communications roles during Trump’s first term and later as a spokesperson for Republican candidates, has been a familiar face in conservative political circles.

Her pregnancy announcement has drawn attention not only as a personal milestone but also as a reflection of changing workplace norms within the highest levels of government, where balancing family life with public service continues to evolve with each administration.