Karoline Leavitt Got ‘Cosmetic Fillers While Pregnant?’—Social Media Throws Trump’s Bulldog Under the Bus

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s announcement of her second pregnancy has unexpectedly ignited a wave of online speculation and criticism, with social media users questioning whether she received cosmetic lip fillers while pregnant—pointing to visible marks in a recent Vanity Fair close-up portrait.

The backlash, blending health concerns with political hypocrisy accusations, highlights the intense scrutiny faced by Leavitt as a high-profile Trump administration figure.

Leavitt, 28, shared the news last week that she is expecting a baby girl in May 2026, posting ultrasound images and family photos with husband Nicholas Riccio, 60, and their 17-month-old son, Niko.

The announcement drew congratulations but quickly shifted focus to a Vanity Fair photoshoot from earlier in the fall, where a close-up image appeared to show injection sites around her lips.

Critics timed the pregnancy to the shoot, alleging Leavitt underwent procedures knowing she was expecting.

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Leavitt Faces Massive Criticism and Hypocrisy Claims

Influencer Jesus Freakin Congress posted: “If Karoline Leavitt is due in May 2026, she was already pregnant when the Vanity Fair photos were taken. Which means she appears to have gotten cosmetic fillers while pregnant. And yet, this same administration is out here warning pregnant women not to take Tylenol? So to recap: elective cosmetic injectables are apparently fine, but over-the-counter pain relief is treated like a moral hazard. Interesting…”

Liberal commentator Brian Krassenstein shared a video calling it “weird,” adding: “The crowd who doesn’t want to give newborns Hepatitis B shots are fine with putting their pregnancy in jeopardy using lip fillers.”

Weird.

The crowd who doesn’t want to give newborns Hepatitis B shots are fine with putting their pregnancy in jeopardy using lip fillers. pic.twitter.com/dzqk6fzfAM

— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) December 27, 2025

A user identifying as a “recovering Republican” wrote: “Karoline knew she was pregnant during that photoshoot last month. Pregnant women are NOT supposed to get lip injections yet our dumb— potus and RFK Jr. are telling them not to take Tylenol. Really?”

Anti-MAGA influencer Dittie commented: “Somebody should inform the idiot mommy-to-be that all of that filler she keeps shoving in her face is harmful to her baby. In fact, it’s even not FDA approved for pregnant women, BECAUSE IT’S POTENTIALLY HARMFUL.”

The criticism references general medical guidance cautioning against elective cosmetic procedures like dermal fillers during pregnancy due to limited safety data, though no definitive risks are established. The administration, through figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has raised concerns about certain medications and vaccines.

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Leavitt’s Pregnancy Announcement and What Follows

Leavitt’s post expressed gratitude for motherhood and thanked Trump and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for a “pro-family environment.” She has balanced her demanding role with family life, previously sharing how she managed work during her first pregnancy.

The age gap with Riccio—32 years—has long drawn commentary, often resurfacing alongside personal announcements.

The controversial close-up was part of Vanity Fair’s profile on Wiles, photographed by Christopher Anderson, known for intimate portraits. Anderson defended his style as consistent across subjects, rejecting suggestions of malice.

The White House dismissed the images as intentionally unflattering.

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Leavitt’s visibility as Trump’s youngest press secretary has made her a frequent target. Critics view her as an aggressive defender of controversial policies; supporters praise her loyalty and family values.

The filler speculation—unconfirmed and based on visual interpretation fits a pattern of online focus on her appearance, from past “evil ages like milk” memes to recent photoshoot mockery.