White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt marked her 29th birthday by sharing a glimpse of the gifts she received from her husband, Nicholas Riccio. The Instagram Story quickly drew attention online, with many discussing the luxury items as well as the public reaction to the post.
Karoline Leavitt receives luxury gift on her 29th birthday
According to the Daily Beast, Leavitt posted a story featuring two Louis Vuitton gift boxes and a bouquet of white flowers. The image also showed three pink cards addressed to “Mom,” “Momma,” and “My Wife.” The contents of the luxury boxes were not revealed. Leavitt celebrated her birthday on Monday. The gifts were reportedly from her husband, real estate developer Nicholas Riccio, whom she married in January 2025. The couple shares two children.
The birthday post comes just weeks after President Donald Trump announced that Leavitt would step down as White House press secretary at the end of August. In a Truth Social post, Trump praised her work in the administration. He added that she will continue serving as a top outside adviser while spending more time with her family.
The social media post also revived discussions that followed a similar Mother’s Day upload earlier this year. At the time, Leavitt shared another Louis Vuitton gift alongside a handwritten note from her family, prompting mixed reactions online.
Some social media users questioned whether a public official should showcase expensive gifts. Others commented on the 32-year age gap between Leavitt and Riccio. Others, however, defended her, arguing that birthday presents from a spouse are a personal matter. The latest birthday image has once again sparked conversation across social media, though Leavitt has not publicly addressed the reactions.
The post primarily offered a personal glimpse into her birthday celebration. However, it also renewed broader online discussions about public figures sharing luxury lifestyles on social media. For now, Leavitt appears focused on celebrating the milestone with her family as she prepares to transition from her White House role later this month.
Originally reported by Shweta Chakrawarty on Mandatory.
