Here’s the latest I can confirm from recent coverage:
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Karoline Leavitt announced the birth of her daughter Viviana (“Vivi”) on May 1, 2026. She described her as healthy and said her family is thriving in a newborn phase. This news was reported by multiple outlets, including CNN via Aileen Graef, and picked up by others, indicating she was on maternity leave at the time.[1][2][6]
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Some outlets noted she had a brief run of public briefings before going on maternity leave, with interim briefings handled by senior officials or colleagues, while she focused on family and recovery from childbirth.[6][1]
Important context:
- The reporting consistently identifies Viviana as Leavitt’s newborn, with the baby’s arrival described in positive terms and tied to her maternity leave status from the White House press office.[2][1][6]
If you’d like, I can pull more sources or provide a quick timeline of key public appearances around the birth.
Sources
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has shared a personal update with followers, posting photographs from a baby shower held ahead of the expected birth of her second child.In an Instagram...
www.thenews.com.pkWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday (local time) announced that she will be away from the White House for maternity leave as the MAGA proponent is set to have a daughter. There will not be any replacement for Leavitt, but she announced that the press will continue getting updates from her team. White House To Witness Baby Boom, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Departs for Maternity Leave.
www.latestly.comThe youngest person ever to serve as White House press secretary has welcomed a baby girl, becoming the first person to give birth while holding the position. , US News, Times Now
www.timesnownews.comIsabel Keane Thursday 07 May 2026 18:16 BSTCNN's Kaitlan Collins recalls moment Karoline Leavitt defended her press rightsWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her daughter, Viviana,…
www.independent.co.ukEXCLUSIVE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is expecting a baby girl, Fox News Digital has learned.
www.foxnews.comWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Sunday shared a video of her son pushing a babystroller as she prepares for the arrival of her second child. Preparing for when baby sister comes,...
www.thenews.com.pkDid Karoline Leavitt Have Her Baby? Yes, Karoline Leavitt gave birth to a baby girl on July 11, 2023.
mailsrv1.vgt.com.brBy Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday announced the birth of her daughter Viviana, saying she is “perfect and healthy.” “On May 1st, Viviana aka ‘Vivi’ joined our family, and our hearts instantly exploded with love,” Leavitt said in a post on Instagram. “She is perfect and healthy,
kesq.comBy Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday announced the birth of her daughter Viviana, saying she is “perfect and healthy.” “On May 1st, Viviana aka ‘Vivi’ joined our family, and our hearts instantly exploded with love,” Leavitt said in a post on Instagram. “She is perfect and healthy,
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