Karoline Leavitt Faces Backlash Over 32-Year Age Gap After White House Dinner

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News (1 / 1) 28.07.2026 23:05 / Frank

Karoline Leavitt drew attention when she arrived at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with husband Nicholas Riccio — and social media quickly weighed in. Read on to discover the full story!

White House photo op

The couple shared photographs from an Oval Office moment and the Waldorf Astoria dinner on July 24. Leavitt also occupied the seat previously used by Melania Trump at the table; Melania did not attend the most recent WHCA event, which followed an earlier dinner that had been disrupted by an exchange of gunfire involving a would-be assailant and Secret Service.

Style and reaction

Leavitt posed in a sky-blue lace top and wide-leg trousers while Riccio wore a tuxedo. While many praised her glowing post‑baby look, a number of commenters focused on the couple's 32-year age difference — some likening Riccio to a father or grandfather figure, others defending their marriage and his appearance.