Vice President JD Vance recently stepped into the role of White House Press Secretary as Karoline Leavitt remains on maternity leave. And while stand-up comedy isn’t exactly the VP’s strong suit, he started the briefing with a joke that raised eyebrows.
What Did JD Vance Say About Karoline Leavitt?
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during the daily press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Leavitt spoke to reporters about this weekend's events at the White House Correspondents' dinner. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)Of course, Vance’s comment was only in jest. And yes, the press got the joke (as evidenced by their audible laughter).
The Press Secretary hasn’t given a specific date for her return to work. Based on recent Instagram posts, the new mom of two (she and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, also have an almost-two-year-old son, Niko) is enjoying her time off. Along with an absolutely adorable birth announcement, Leavitt shared a sweet pic of newborn Vivi cuddled on her lap to her Instagram Stories. She also posted several Mother’s Day photos of herself, her own mother, and big brother Niko with the newest member of the Leavitt-Riccio family.
When Will Usha Vance Give Birth?
As the VP said in his somewhat silly speech, his wife, Usha, is due in July of 2026. Baby Vance will join the couple’s other children, Ewan (born in 2017), Vivek (born in 2020), and Mirabel (born in 2021).
Is JD Vance a Permanent Replacement for Karloline Leavitt?
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 19: U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrives to a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on May 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. Vance held the briefing as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is away on maternity leave. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)Vance isn’t the only politician to take the podium recently. In early May, Secretary of State Marco Rubio served as a stand-in.
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