In an interview, Devine asked Karoline Leavitt about her husband, Nicholas Riccio, highlighting the fact that he is 32 years her senior. Leavitt, who is 28, acknowledged the age difference and explained that she found it difficult to meet mature men her age. For her, being with an older partner is beneficial as Riccio has already established his career, allowing him to support her professional endeavors. While this dynamic may seem ideal, skeptics quickly noted that Riccio’s success in real estate affords them a luxurious lifestyle that a younger partner might not be able to provide.

Despite Leavitt’s attempts to justify her relationship with Riccio, she appears to be growing weary of the constant scrutiny. The jokes and comments about their age difference persist, and many people speculate that there are financial motivations behind their union.

Social media users have not held back their opinions. One user on X bluntly referred to Riccio as a “sugar daddy,” while another commented on the likelihood of Leavitt being drawn to Riccio’s wealth. Additionally, some critics have questioned why Leavitt could not find someone her own age, suggesting that younger men typically lack the financial stability and connections that Riccio offers.

There is also speculation about the impact Riccio’s connections may have on Leavitt’s career. However, some believe that Leavitt’s growing interest in Donald Trump could overshadow Riccio’s influence. Leavitt has consistently mentioned that Riccio prefers to keep a low profile, but this hasn’t stopped the public from questioning the authenticity of their relationship.

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“Tell us about your husband,” Devine prods, continuing, ” … and also the fact he’s, I think, 32 years older than you, which is unusual.” For her part, Leavitt agrees while asserting that finding mature men her age was a struggle, which considering she’s 28 feels somewhat fair of her to say. She then dished that getting to be with a much older man works for her because, “he’s built his career, and so he’s in a place where he can support me in mine.” While this sounds lovely on paper, many were quick to point out that Riccio’s real estate business allows for him and Leavitt to live the luxe life, something Leavitt might not have access to should she be married to a younger man. 

No matter how hard Karoline Leavitt tries to defend her relationship with the much older Nicholas Riccio, she’s beginning to show signs of cracking. There’s evidence that Leavitt is getting annoyed at the constant jokes about Riccio, but that hasn’t stopped people from rushing to the comment section to bring up why many believe she’s really with him.

One user on X summed it up succinctly with, “Translation: Sugar daddy.” Another wrote, “No idea who her very senior husband is, but if he has money, there you go.” A separate commenter took issue with Leavitt’s inability to find an age appropriate suitor by pointing out that perhaps Leavitt, “‘Couldn’t find boys her own age?’ … because boys her own age don’t usually come with a portfolio, a pension, and a power connection.”

As for the possible connections Riccio might have made for Leavitt, there’s a chance even that might backfire on the couple. There’s been telltale signs that Riccio might not be the most important man in Leavitt’s life, with her low key obsession with Donald Trump taking center stage in recent months. Of course, Leavitt has often reminded the public that Riccio is a private person who prefers to avoid the limelight, though that doesn’t seem to have kept the public from raising a collective eyebrow at the duo.