Atkinson, NH — After several tense days of uncertainty and concern, a wave of relief has swept across the Leavitt family and their supporters nationwide as medical professionals announced that Nicholas Robert Riccio, the youngest son of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is expected to make a full recovery from the injuries he sustained in a recent playground accident.

The 4-year-old was injured earlier this week at a local family recreation center in southern New Hampshire during a weekend outing. After undergoing evaluation and treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital, doctors now confirm that Nicholas’s condition has stabilized, and that his recovery is progressing “better than anticipated.”

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, during a family visit to Granite Pines Family Park, a popular outdoor center in Rockingham County. According to witnesses, Nicholas had been climbing a rope tower in the children’s adventure zone when he lost his footing and fell from approximately six feet.

He was immediately attended to by park medics, who stabilized him and called emergency services. Paramedics arrived within minutes and transported him by ambulance to Massachusetts General, where pediatric specialists took over his care.

Initial concerns were serious: reports indicated that Nicholas was unconscious briefly, and there was fear of possible head trauma or spinal injury.

Karoline Leavitt, who had just returned from a press conference in Washington, D.C., was reportedly in the parking lot when the fall occurred, having just arrived to join her husband and children at the park. Upon learning of the accident, she rushed to the scene and accompanied Nicholas in the ambulance.

The Leavitt family has remained mostly private in the days since, but White House Deputy Press Secretary Mason Reilly issued an update on Sunday evening, confirming Nicholas’s hospitalization and requesting “space for the family to process and support Nicholas’s recovery.”

Friends close to Karoline said she was “devastated and terrified” in the immediate aftermath of the accident, spending every hour at Nicholas’s bedside.

“She’s a tough woman in politics, but when it comes to her children, she’s just a mom like everyone else,” one staffer noted.

This morning, the Leavitt family finally received the good news they had been hoping for. Dr. Hannah MacIntyre, a pediatric trauma specialist at Massachusetts General, provided the following statement to reporters:

“We’re happy to report that Nicholas Riccio is recovering well. CT scans and MRIs have ruled out any long-term internal or neurological damage. While he did sustain minor fractures and bruising, we’re optimistic that he’ll regain full mobility within weeks.”

Dr. MacIntyre went on to say that Nicholas is already sitting up, eating solid food, and asking to “go back outside and play,” which she says is a “great sign of cognitive and emotional resilience.”

Shortly after the medical statement was released, Karoline Leavitt took to her official account on X (formerly Twitter) to thank the medical team, her supporters, and the countless well-wishers who reached out.

“We are overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you to the brilliant doctors and nurses at MGH, our incredible first responders, and to everyone who prayed for our Nicholas. He is our brave little warrior — smiling again today. God is good.”

Her post included a photo of Nicholas in a hospital bed, giving a thumbs-up and holding a small toy firetruck, a gift from a local firefighter who visited the family earlier this week.

The post has already received over 1.3 million views, with replies from both political supporters and critics alike offering congratulations and joy.

The incident has received widespread media attention, in part due to Leavitt’s high-profile role in the Trump administration. However, the bipartisan outpouring of support has been notable.

First Lady Melania Trump released a statement saying:

“As a mother, I send my heartfelt wishes to Karoline and Nicholas for continued healing and comfort.”

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a frequent political rival of Leavitt, wrote:

“No family should face this kind of fear. Glad to hear Nicholas is recovering. Wishing the best to him and his parents.”

Even President Trump briefly addressed the news in a campaign stop earlier today, stating:

“Karoline is one of the toughest people I know, but nothing is tougher than seeing your child hurt. I’m so glad to hear he’s doing better.”

Doctors have advised the Leavitt family that Nicholas will need to wear a soft brace and limit physical activity for the next 4–6 weeks. While he won’t be returning to his preschool group right away, the family is planning to bring him home within the next few days.

A small team of physical therapists and pediatric nurses will assist with his recovery at home in Atkinson, and Karoline is expected to return to Washington by the end of the month.

Despite the frightening ordeal, the family is choosing to focus on gratitude.

“This could have gone another way,” said family friend Rachel Cummings. “But thanks to quick response and great medical care, Nicholas is going to be just fine.”