Karoline Leavitt's Diamond Ring Sparks Outrage Amid Soaring Gas Prices
Karoline Leavitt is under fire for her latest social media flex. The former White House press secretary, now a mom of two, showcased her lavish lifestyle with a diamond ring that has critics fuming.
On May 10, the 28-year-old shared intimate moments from her Mother’s Day celebrations with her three million Instagram followers. The first snap? A heartwarming shot of her snuggling with her son, Niko, and newborn daughter, Viviana. “Snuggles with my babies. Nothing better than this. Happy Mother’s Day to all,” she captioned the makeup-free selfie, complete with a pink love heart emoji.
But it was her subsequent post that ignited a social media firestorm. In a photo holding her baby girl’s hand, Karoline flaunted a massive diamond ring that practically screamed for attention. “Can’t get enough of her,” she wrote, but the real showstopper was yet to come.
In the next slide, she revealed a card reading, “Happy Mother’s Day! Niko and Vivi,” alongside an orange Louis Vuitton box that hinted at an extravagant gift. The contents? A mystery, but the implications were clear.
Critics wasted no time in calling out her apparent insensitivity as gas prices and living costs skyrocket across the nation. One furious commenter blasted, “The insensitivity this administration has is second to none,” while another labeled her a “soulless harpy” who lies effortlessly.
“To go with the Hermes baby blanket seen over the chair in her nursery,” another user pointed out, referencing a previous post where Karoline cradled her newborn against a backdrop featuring a pink plaid Hermès Avalon Cabriole throw priced at $1,375.
“Yep, these people are tone deaf,” chimed in another critic. “They can’t read the room at all.” The backlash continued with comments about how detached she and others in her circle seem from everyday struggles. “Normalcy is definitely shifting away from decency for the worse,” one commenter lamented.
Despite the uproar, Karoline has kept her posts up, seemingly unfazed by the criticism. This comes on the heels of welcoming her second child with real estate mogul Nicholas Riccio, who is 32 years her senior. The couple tied the knot in 2025 and already share a son named Niko, born in July 2024.
Karoline announced her pregnancy on Boxing Day, calling it “the greatest Christmas gift we could ever ask for - a baby girl coming in May 2026.” She expressed excitement about expanding their family and gratitude for motherhood, which she described as “the closest thing to Heaven on Earth.”
“I am also extremely grateful to President Trump and our Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for their support,” she added, hinting at a pro-family agenda within the White House. “2026 is going to be a great year and I am so excited to be a girl mom!”
