The Internet Roasts Karoline Leavitt’s Husband After MAGA Fans Fawn Over Her

Karoline Leavitt, the 27-year-old White House press secretary, is no stranger to online scrutiny, especially when it comes to her much-talked-about marriage to 59-year-old real estate developer Nicholas Riccio. This time, a video of Leavitt greeting MAGA fans has sparked another round of jokes about her age-gap romance, leaving the internet to roast her husband once again.

The video, posted to X (formerly Twitter), shows Leavitt interacting with two elderly men during a Liberation Day event in the Rose Garden. Both men, sporting grey hair and MAGA hats, posed for photos with Leavitt, prompting a flurry of comments about her significant age gap with Riccio. Some supporters applauded her celebrity status, with one person commenting, “She’s definitely a celebrity!” But others couldn’t resist poking fun at the image of Leavitt smiling and chatting with senior citizens, which quickly turned into a meme-worthy opportunity to jab at her marriage.

The Jokes Start Rolling In

It didn’t take long for netizens to have some fun at Leavitt’s expense. “She’s sizing them up for her next husband,” one commenter quipped. Another person asked, “Is that her husband?” while others implied that her reasons for marrying Riccio might be more about his wealth than love, joking, “Picking her next sugar daddy?”

The age-gap humor quickly escalated, with people suggesting Leavitt might be eyeing the older men in the crowd as potential suitors. “Uh oh. Old white guys. Their wives better watch out. That’s her target dating audience,” one tweet read. “Look your next husband after your 1st one expires,” another joked.

The Stereotype That Won’t Die

It’s clear that when it comes to Leavitt’s relationship, the internet isn’t holding back. Her marriage to Riccio, who’s old enough to be her father, certainly fits a stereotype—especially since Riccio is reportedly very wealthy. His real estate holdings include upwards of 15 buildings in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, and Leavitt’s flashy engagement ring has only fueled the speculation that she married him for his fortune.

Leavitt has defended her relationship, calling it a “very atypical love story,” and praising her husband as “incredible” during an appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show. Still, it’s unlikely that any of her defenses will stop the internet from continuing to have a laugh at her expense. After all, the age-gap jokes are only getting started.

Whether Leavitt likes it or not, it seems her relationship is destined to be the subject of endless online humor. But with a successful career and a growing family, she’s likely taking it all in stride.