Social Media Reacts to Karoline Leavitt’s Alleged ‘Photoshopping’ of Her Husband
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, is facing social media backlash after posting a family Halloween photo with her 60-year-old husband, Nicholas Riccio.
What began as a sweet family moment quickly went viral when followers accused Leavitt of airbrushing her husband’s face to make him appear younger.
In the now-trending photo, Leavitt is seen holding their baby son while posing next to Riccio, who many said looked “too smooth to be real.”
One user wrote, “His hands look 60, but his face looks 40 — something’s off,” while another commented, “That filter is working overtime!”
Leavitt has not responded to the claims, and sources close to her say she finds the situation “ridiculous.”
The couple, who met in 2022 and married in January 2025, have long drawn public attention due to their 32-year age gap.
Despite criticism, Leavitt has praised her husband as “incredible” and “fully supportive” of her political career.
Media outlets like The Independent and The Daily Beast have covered the debate, framing it as part of a larger conversation about image and authenticity among public figures.
Supporters have defended her, saying, “Everyone uses filters — it’s not that deep.”
Still, the incident highlights how even a simple family post can ignite controversy in today’s digital world.
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Whether it was just good lighting or a little photo editing, the buzz around Karoline Leavitt’s Halloween picture shows that privacy is nearly impossible for public figures — even in moments meant to be personal.
