White House Press Secretary Drops Bombshell on New Trump Accounts Initiative

Caroline Leavitt returned to the White House podium Thursday after nearly three months of maternity leave. The press secretary gave birth to her second child, a daughter named Viviana, on May 1st. She appeared before reporters wearing a bright pink blazer, along with her signature cross necklace. Leavitt covered several topics, including the economy, referencing the newest Consumer Price Index report, which showed inflation dropped more than expected in June. She also discussed Trump accounts, noting she signed up both of her children for the program, which offers a free $1,000 to millions of babies born in the United States. When a reporter asked if she wore pink to honor her newborn daughter, Leavitt said she had not planned it that way, but agreed it fit. Leavitt is known for wearing bright colors during briefings along with her cross necklace, which has drawn jokes from late-night hosts. She and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, 60, welcomed Viviana in May. The couple also has a two-year-old son named Nico. Leavitt announced the birth on social media, saying the family's hearts were filled with love when Viviana, nicknamed Vivi, arrived and that she is now healthy. She said her son is adjusting well to having a baby sister, and thanked those who kept her in their prayers throughout the pregnancy, adding that she felt the support during the entire experience. Leavitt largely stayed away from the White House during her leave, but returned for select events, including a UFC fight held there, and briefly for the briefing following a shooting near the Correspondents' Dinner. That mirrored her first leave, when she returned four days after giving birth due to the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. Last month, she left Vivi for the first time to travel with Trump aboard the new Air Force One, calling it the longest she had been away from her daughter. Trump traveled to North Dakota ahead of the Fourth of July for events tied to the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Leavitt has also shared photos on social media during her leave, including a family beach trip and her first Mother's Day as a mother of two. Stay with us for more verified updates and trending news developments.