Bo Loudon’s “Crush” on Karoline Leavitt? What We Know About the White House Connection!
Bo Loudon, 18, longtime best friend of First Son Barron Trump, is gaining prominence amid President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Loudon has become a regular presence at Republican events and is quickly building a name for himself in conservative circles.
Born Into Influence: A Political Pedigree
Loudon is the son of political insiders—Gina Loudon, a conservative commentator and member of Trump’s media advisory board, and John William Loudon, a former Missouri state senator. With deep GOP ties, Loudon’s rise has been accelerated by his proximity to the First Family.
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A White House Moment With Karoline Leavitt
At a recent influencer briefing, Loudon interacted with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, calling her a Gen Z icon and asking about her most memorable moment in the first 100 days of Trump’s second term.
Leavitt replied, “Technically I’m a zillennial,” and emphasized President Trump’s belief in young leadership, adding, “Like yourself, here at the White House at just 18 years old.”

Praise on Social Platforms
Following the exchange, Loudon took to X (formerly Twitter) to say:
“It’s such an honor to be the youngest person to ask @KarolineLeavitt, the youngest Press Secretary in history, a question… God bless President Trump, Karoline Leavitt, and this incredible administration!”
Friendship or Fandom?
Loudon has expressed frequent admiration for Leavitt, even posting a TikTok in February showing the two holding hands at Mar-a-Lago. He referred to her as “talented and incredible,” sparking online chatter about his growing fixation.
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Karoline Leavitt’s Private Life
Leavitt is married to businessman Nicholas Roccio, 30 years her senior. The couple tied the knot shortly before Trump’s 2025 inauguration. They first met in 2022 during her congressional campaign in New Hampshire, where she won the Republican nomination but ultimately lost the general election to Democrat Chris Pappas.
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