{"id":22533,"date":"2025-07-30T01:22:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T01:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=22533"},"modified":"2025-07-30T01:22:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T01:22:36","slug":"her-dress-stole-the-briefing-and-the-internet-couldnt-look-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=22533","title":{"rendered":"Her Dress Stole the Briefing \u2014 and the Internet Couldn\u2019t Look Away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When Karoline Leavitt stepped in front of the cameras on the North Lawn, few expected her outfit to become the day\u2019s main headline. But that\u2019s exactly what happened. The White House Press Secretary wore a striking green ankle-length dress with a knee-high slit \u2014 a bold choice that quickly ignited reactions across social media.<\/p><div class=\"fqyer69f6b82908677\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.fqyer69f6b82908677 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.fqyer69f6b82908677 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.fqyer69f6b82908677 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.fqyer69f6b82908677 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.fqyer69f6b82908677 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>The dress, paired with simple brown heels, was deemed \u201ctoo tight\u201d by critics, with some speculating it was \u201con backward.\u201d Others were more supportive, noting the pressure public women face for their appearance. \u201cI can\u2019t fit into my clothes from five years ago either,\u201d one user commented, offering a relatable perspective.<\/p>\n<p>But beyond the fashion fuss lies a deeper story.<\/p>\n<p>Just last month, Leavitt opened up on The Megyn Kelly Show about her personal life \u2014 including her marriage to Nicholas Riccio, who is 32 years her senior. The two met during her congressional campaign and bonded deeply, she said. Now 27, Leavitt calls Riccio her best friend and says he\u2019s an incredible father to their son, Niko, born July 10, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the dress discourse, Leavitt remains unfazed. Her focus? Her family and her work. Social media can talk \u2014 but she\u2019s walking, parenting, and briefing all at once.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the story isn\u2019t about the dress. It\u2019s about the woman wearing it \u2014 and the life she\u2019s living off-camera.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Karoline Leavitt stepped in front of the cameras on the North Lawn, few expected her outfit to become the day\u2019s main headline. But that\u2019s exactly what happened. The White House Press Secretary wore a striking green ankle-length dress with a knee-high slit \u2014 a bold choice that quickly ignited reactions across social media. 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