White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl

Washington — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday that she has given birth to a baby girl, whom she and her husband have named Viviana.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl

TL;DR

  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has given birth to a baby girl named Viviana.
  • The baby was born on May 1; Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, also have a son named Niko.
  • Leavitt announced the birth on Instagram, expressing joy and thanking supporters.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been handling White House press briefings in Leavitt's absence.
  • Rubio commented on the chaotic environment during the press briefings.