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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Karoline Leavitt, 28, accused of de-aging her husband, 60, in latest Instagram photo

Social media users accused White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt of using filters and airbrushing tools to make her husband, who is 32 years her senior, look younger in her recent Instagram post.

Since becoming the spokesperson for the Trump administration, Leavitt, 28, has faced scrutiny for her relationship with Nicholas Riccio, 60. The two became engaged at the end of 2023, had a son named Niko in July 2024 and had a wedding in January 2025.

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