💍 “People weren’t looking at the baby…”: New mum Karoline Leavitt is facing intense backlash after sharing a photo of her newborn — but it wasn’t the sweet family moment that caught everyone’s attention.

Mother’s Day was all snuggles with her babies for White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. That is, until the mom-of-two posted a pic of a pricey present on her Instagram Stories.

Leavitt welcomed daughter Viviana on May 1st. While fans of the Trump administration insider flocked to her Instagram announcement, showering the new mom with praise, one of her latest pics didn’t get the same level of applause. Her first Mother’s Day photo featured Leavitt cuddled in bed with her son Niko and newborn daughter. And yes, the sweet snapshot was pure preciousness. But then, hours later, she posted a few more images.

So, what was controversial about the Press Secretary’s holiday photos? While a second image of her holding little Vivi’s hand is, on the surface, absolutely adorable, some people had other thoughts. Leavitt flashes her enormous diamond ring, leading naysayers to comment on the over-the-top display (in light of the iffy economy and sky-high prices on…well, just about everything.) Even though it might seem like the sparkler stole the spotlight, another picture actually got more attention.

While the rest of us moms got new tumblers to sip on at soccer games and cheer practice or macaroni necklaces, Leavitt got Louis Vuitton. That’s right, her Instagram Stories slide also features a shot of the iconic ‘Imperial Saffron’ box emblazoned with the brand’s name. It also includes an elegantly handwritten note that reads, “Happy Mother’s Day! Niko & Vivi.”

When news of the lavish gift broke, critics took to social media, unleashing a fiery backlash. One Redditor wrote, “It is tone-deaf and insensitive,” and another added, “Thought it was going to be an expensive EV, but it was just Louis Vuitton.”

Of course, Leavitt is hardly the first famous mom to get an over-the-top gift from her family. In 2025, Kim Kardashianshowed offbirthday presents from mom, Kris Jenner—a red crocodile leather Birkin Shoulder Bag and dark beige Kelly Cut clutch. And then there was a ‘welcome back to tennis’ gift from Alexis Ohanian to Serena Williams in 2018. The Reddit co-founder bought his wife not one, not two, not three, but four billboards. But none of those compares to the $20 million private jet that actor Tom Cruisegifted his then-fiancée, Katie Holmes, for their wedding.

Oh, wait, that’s not exactly the most over-the-top gift a celeb has given. Back in 2012, Beyoncé reportedly spent nearly $40 million on a Bombardier Challenger 850 private jet for her husband Jay-Z. Now that kind of makes LV seem like a bargain!