People Stunned After Finding Out Karoline Leavitt’s Real Age

Sometimes a small personal detail can catch people off guard, even when someone is constantly in the public eye. That happened when many Americans discovered the true age of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Her poise during briefings led many to believe she was significantly older.

Leavitt began her political journey young. While studying communications in New Hampshire, she interned at Fox News and in the Trump White House, experiences that sparked her interest in press relations.

After earning her degree in 2019, she joined the Trump administration as a speechwriter and later became an assistant press secretary. She went on to work for Representative Elise Stefanik and eventually ran for Congress in New Hampshire. Though she didn’t win the race, her visibility in national politics continued to grow.

Her career reached a new level in 2024 when she served as Trump’s campaign press secretary and soon after became the youngest White House Press Secretary in American history. Taking on the role at just 27 surprised viewers who assumed she was far older. Many praised her as a role model for young women, while others admitted they were shocked to learn she was younger than they expected.

Her private life has also sparked public curiosity. Now 28, Leavitt is married to 60-year-old real estate developer Nicholas Riccio. She has said her family quickly supported the relationship once they saw his sincerity and commitment.

Her journey highlights how determination and early experience can propel someone forward faster than most imagine.