Karoline Leavitt, the 27-year-old White House press secretary under President Donald Trump, owes much of her success to her husband, Nicholas Riccio, a 59-year-old real estate mogul. Riccio’s early life was marked by hardship; he became homeless at 18 after his parents divorced. Despite these challenges, he worked hard, put himself through college, and developed a passion for real estate. Riccio began building his multimillion-dollar portfolio by buying and renovating properties in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire.

Today, Riccio manages multiple properties through his company, Riccio Enterprises LLC. While he maintains a private life, Riccio’s support has been crucial to Leavitt’s career, including funding her 2022 congressional campaign. The couple, who married after a private courtship, recently welcomed their first child in 2024. Leavitt has openly shared the struggles of balancing her demanding job with motherhood, expressing gratitude for her husband’s unwavering support. Their partnership highlights resilience and mutual success, both professionally and personally.