As one of the most visible figures in Washington, Karoline Leavitt has drawn attention not only for her role in the White House, but also for her life outside it. Her husband, Nicholas Riccio, has remained largely out of the spotlight despite growing public interest in their relationship and family life.
Below, learn more about Riccio’s background, career and life with Leavitt, including details about their age gap and young family.
Riccio is a real-estate developer from New Hampshire. He founded his own company, Riccio Enterprises, and owns more than 15 rental properties — primarily in Hampton Beach, NH.
Riccio grew up in Hudson, NH, attended Plymouth State University, and worked his way up from financial insecurity to become a successful property owner and landlord, per the Sunday Herald.
Riccio is roughly 32 years older than Leavitt. She is currently 28 years old, while he is 60 years old.
Leavitt acknowledged that the dynamic is “atypical,” but said the relationship works because of the support Riccio brings to her career. “He’s built a very successful business himself so now he’s fully supportive of me building my success in my career,” Leavitt said.
She also opened up about how difficult it initially was to tell her parents about their age gap. During a November 2025 appearance on Pod Force One with Miranda Devine, Leavitt admitted it was a “challenging conversation” at first.
