Karoline Leavitt brags about getting new role from JD Vance
Irish Star
Last updated: May 21, 2026
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, is currently on maternity leave following the birth of her second child. Vice President JD Vance humorously offered to cover her role, suggesting a temporary role swap when he takes paternity leave.
- During a press briefing on May 19, Vice President JD Vance temporarily stepped in for Karoline Leavitt. He acknowledged her maternity leave and playfully proposed that she could assume his vice presidential duties for a few weeks when his wife, Usha Vance, welcomes their fourth child in July.
- Leavitt, who gave birth to her daughter Viviana on May 1, reposted a clip of Vance's remarks, indicating her amusement. Vance's wife, Usha Vance, is expecting a baby boy in late July, and the couple already has three children.
- The article details the births of both Leavitt's daughter and the Vance's upcoming child, highlighting the temporary nature of Vance's press briefing role and Leavitt's ongoing maternity leave.
