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International Business Times UK
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Karoline Leavitt's Huge Age Gap With 60-Year-Old Husband Reignites Debate Over 'Christian Conservative' Values

Karoline Leavitt and her husband (Credit: Karoline Leavitt/Instagram)

The White House's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, is bringing back debate over 'Christian conservative' values after the public discovered her marriage to 60‑year‑old real estate developer Nicholas Riccio.

With a pairing that creates a 32‑year age gap, social media users question the power dynamics and what it says about values in conservative circles. On X, users' reactions were diverse. Some responded with personal opinions, comparisons, and reflections that ranged from accusations of opportunism to voices defending adult choice.

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