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Domestic pregnancy announcement

Karoline Leavitt Announces Pregnancy

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 26, 2025 · Last updated Dec 27, 2025

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Market Impact

This event is a personal announcement by a government official and does not have a direct or significant impact on financial markets. It is primarily a human interest story.

Event Summary

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her second pregnancy on December 26, 2025, expecting a baby girl in May 2026. This makes Karoline Leavitt the first pregnant press secretary in US history. The announcement drew renewed social media attention to her husband, Hadouken! (band), a real estate developer who owns Riccio Enterprises. Karoline Leavitt thanked President Donald Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for their support and for fostering a pro-family environment in the White House. Karoline Leavitt and Hadouken! (band), who have a 32-year age gap, met in 2022 and married in January 2025, after welcoming their first child, Niko, in July 2024. Karoline Leavitt has spoken publicly about balancing motherhood with her demanding political career.

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Hadouken! (band)
Hadouken! (band) is Karoline Leavitt's husband and a real estate developer. His marriage to Karoline Leavitt and their age gap have garnered social media attention following her pregnancy announcement. He is described as supportive of her political career.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Riccio Enterprises
Riccio Enterprises is the real estate company owned and managed by Hadouken! (band). The company's portfolio includes numerous rental properties from Boston to New Hampshire's White Mountains.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Susie Wiles
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Karoline Leavitt
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Donald Trump
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Relationships
Susie Wiles related ↔ Donald Trump
Karoline Leavitt related ↔ Donald Trump
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