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• Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, proudly announced the arrival of her second child, a daughter named Viviana, also affectionately known as "Vivi," on May 1, 2026.
• Making history as the first press secretary to give birth while in office, Leavitt shared her joy on social media, declaring that her family’s hearts "instantly exploded with love" for the newborn.
• As Leavitt embraces motherhood once again, she plans to take maternity leave, allowing her colleagues in the Trump administration to handle press duties during her absence.
• The birth of Viviana comes just days after Leavitt postponed her leave due to a reported assassination attempt on President Trump, underscoring the pressures of her dual roles as a political figure and new mother.
• Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, who is 32 years her senior, are already parents to a son named Nicholas, affectionately called "Niko," born in July 2024.
• The story has garnered significant media attention, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of balancing a high-profile career in politics with the joys and responsibilities of family life.