Karoline Leavitt, the 28-year-old White House Press Secretary, has recently been the subject of social media scrutiny regarding her marriage to Nicholas Riccio, who is 60 years old, creating a 32-year age gap. She shared rare family photos on Instagram from October, including moments at the White House Halloween event and other family outings, which sparked comments questioning Riccio’s appearance and age. Many users accused Leavitt of photoshopping or airbrushing her husband's photos to make him look younger, with some suggesting the images were edited to hide his gray hairs and age. Despite her efforts to maintain privacy, Riccio frequently faces online trolls calling him her father or grandfather, even in photos where he appears with their son. Leavitt described her relationship as an 'atypical love story,' meeting Riccio through mutual friends in New Hampshire in 2022, and marrying him six months after their son Niko was born in July 2024. She has openly praised Riccio as her greatest supporter and the best father, though she admitted initial hesitation about their age difference. The couple’s relationship and family life continue to attract public attention and online criticism, often centered around their significant age gap and the appearance of their photos.