The Women Supporting Trump And Their Real-Life Partners

Donald Trump has a complicated relationship with women. The conservative president has said more than a few controversial things about them, earning recriminations from both sides of the aisle. However, that doesn't make him persona non grata with all women. Beyond the women of the extended Trump clan itself, the president has gained a fervent following among other ladies of the GOP, like Representative Lauren Boebert and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

In line with widespread policy from both the Republican Party and President Trump himself, many of these women espouse traditional ideas about love, marriage, and the American family. But do their personal lives reflect these values? It depends on who you're talking about. From Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who was a mouthpiece for Trump's first term and has remained an outspoken supporter since, to Megyn Kelly, who's had a rockier road in her professional relationship with the president, here are the women supporting Trump — and the real-life partners waiting for them at home.

Donald Trump's former White House Press Secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, took a lot of verbal bullets for him during his first presidency — partially because she knows how to play the game. Sanders, now Arkansas' governor, comes from a political dynasty — her father, Mike Huckabee, was also once the governor of Arkansas. So, it's no surprise that she gravitated toward a partner with a strong political background. Her long-time hubby is Bryan Sanders, a political strategist who has worked with conservative campaigns across the country, including Mike's 2008 presidential campaign, where he and Sarah first crossed paths.

Sarah and Bryan married in 2010 and share three children: daughter Scarlett and sons Huck and George. During Sarah's busy years as press secretary, Bryan reportedly stepped up to help keep things running smoothly at home. In an interview for Extra in 2019, Sarah teased Bryan about taking care of their kids: "Their outfits have gotten worse, but everybody's still alive." These were bold words from a woman who doubles as a lightning rod for sartorial criticism, but Sarah more sincerely added, "Bryan keeps our whole family afloat."

Now that Sarah has stepped into gubernatorial shoes, it seems likely that Bryan and the kids are once again working hard to accommodate her busy schedule. That said, he has plenty on his plate, too. Perhaps following Trump's tendency to place family members in federal positions, Sarah appointed her husband to lead a council to promote tourism and outdoor recreation in Arkansas.

With Sarah Huckabee Sanders now serving as Arkansas' governor, Donald Trump needed a new press secretary for his second administration. Enter relative newcomer Karoline Leavitt, who, at 27, is the youngest person to ever hold the role. Her appointment doesn't come out of left field — Leavitt served as a speechwriter and assistant press secretary during Trump's first term, was a spokesperson during his second campaign, and has directed communications for other Republicans like New York representative Elise Stefanik.

However, Leavitt hasn't set aside love and family in her quest for career advancement. The young press secretary is not only married but already has a child with husband Nicholas Riccio. It's unclear exactly when Leavitt first met the property developer, who is 32 years her senior. However, the couple got engaged in December 2023, as cataloged on Leavitt's social media. "I get to marry the man of my dreams. I feel so overwhelmingly blessed," she wrote on Instagram with a photo of her engagement ring. Among other things, Leavitt may find inspiration in her husband's rags-to-riches background — though he's a multimillionaire now, Riccio overcame homelessness in his youth.

Riccio's Cinderella story doesn't spare their family from scrutiny, however, and after Leavitt's first White House press briefing, some journalists took aim at her personal life. For instance, political podcaster Ryan Shead of "Hold the Mic" dragged Leavitt's romance on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying, "I'm sure his money had nothing to do with it. At least we know how she got the job now." To be fair, while her relationship may seem to have a steep generational divide, it's not necessarily a red flag — May-December romances can flourish, as proven by a few celebrity relationships with bigger age gaps than you realized.

Politically, Nikki Haley has achieved a lot of milestones. She was the first female governor of South Carolina, the first Indian-American presidential cabinet member, and even the first woman of color to be a major presidential candidate for the GOP. Her presidential bid failed to topple Donald Trump's, and she admitted to CBS News, "I don't agree with Trump 100% of the time." That said, she eventually fell in line and endorsed Trump's final campaign push and many of his policies.

So, what does partnership look like for a strong, outspoken conservative like Nikki? Despite her reputation as a trailblazer, her home life is as traditional as you might expect from the Republican party. She met her husband, National Guard officer Michael Haley, in college, and they've been married since 1996. They also share two kids, Rena and Nalin. "I would be lost without him," Nikki wrote in her 2012 memoir, "Can't Is Not an Option: My American Story" (via People).

As a National Guard officer, Michael occasionally has to leave behind American soil for long stretches. Not only was he sent overseas during his wife's time as governor, but he was also deployed to Djibouti for a year in the midst of her presidential push. "Last time he deployed, he left me as a single mom governor with two small kids. And now this time he deploys and I am running for president. I don't get it," Nikki joked at the Moms for Liberty Convention in 2023 (via C-SPAN). However, she spoke more sincerely to gathered reporters at her husband's deployment ceremony, saying, "I am just one of many military spouses that are watching their loved ones leave today, and we feel an amazing sense of pride" (per ABC News).

Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly wasn't always on good terms with Donald Trump. Tapped to moderate a debate for the 2016 election, Kelly stuck it to Trump as much as the other candidates. Afterward, he lashed out in a phone interview with CNN, saying, "I don't have a lot of respect for Megyn Kelly. She's a lightweight." However, it seems this is all water under the bridge — the pundit is now a staunch Trump supporter, with one of Megyn Kelly's most inappropriate outfits even being her dressed as a personification of the phrase "MAGA trash."

While Kelly and Trump's relationship has undoubtedly shifted, her love life has been a little more stable. Though her first marriage to anesthesiologist Dr. Dan Kendall dissolved after about five years, she's been with her second husband, author Doug Brunt, since 2006. As it turns out, the key might have been shaking up her type and expectations. "He was different from what I thought I wanted. More reserved, less cocky. ... He was kind, he was smart, he was strong — but not in a domineering way and in no way intimidated by me or my strength," Kelly said on "The Megyn Kelly Show" in honor of their 15th wedding anniversary.

The couple has welcomed three kids: Yates, Yardley, and Thatcher. Over the years, they've also fostered a supportive dynamic that runs both ways. When Brunt was unhappy in his former position as president and CEO of a cybersecurity firm, Kelly encouraged him to try something new, such as pursuing his writing hobby as a full-time career. And Brunt has always been accepting of Kelly's work in the spotlight despite her celebrity dragging him into the public eye. "There is a lot of good with the bad, but good far outweighs the bad," Brunt said on another episode of "The Megyn Kelly Show."

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, a conservative from Colorado, has ruffled plenty of feathers with her aggressive approach to politics and loyalty to Donald Trump's platform. People have also taken offense to Lauren Boebert's most inappropriate outfits, and she's even made headlines for her messy love life. For 18 years, Lauren was married to Jayson Boebert, a consultant in the energy industry. Contrasting this success, Jayson also had a history of run-ins with the law, including lewd exposure and domestic violence charges. Outwardly, these incidents didn't seem to put a dent in the Boeberts' marriage. However, Lauren served her husband with divorce papers in April 2023. This twist was followed by more bad behavior from Lauren's ex, who took a plea deal for reckless endangerment after two altercations in January 2024: one with his former wife and one with his 18-year-old son.

Even with her husband out of the picture, Lauren continues to flirt with scandal in her dating life. In one now-infamous incident in October 2023, Lauren was thrown out of a performance of "Beetlejuice" for disruptive behavior, including groping her date, bar owner (and Democrat) Quinn Gallagher. Oddly, she seemed less embarrassed about her misbehavior than the revelation of her date's political affiliations. "All future date nights have been canceled, and I learned to check party affiliations before you go on a date," Lauren told TMZ.

Lauren hasn't been definitively linked to anyone since the "Beetlejuice" incident, but recent rumors have paired her with fellow Trump enthusiast Kid Rock. This theory emerged in January 2025 after Lauren allegedly left an inauguration party with the country rapper, sharing a cab at 2:30 a.m. The internet quickly dubbed this potential new MAGA power couple "Kidbert," but whether there's any grain of truth to this partnership remains to be seen.

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