All eyes were on little Valentina in March as she made a surprise splash inside the White House, just moments before her dad, Sean Duffy, was officially sworn in as the new Transport Secretary.

The five-year-old, who has Down Syndrome, stole hearts as she posed in a blue dress and bow next to President Donald Trump at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. The scene was equal parts historic and adorable.


Her mother, Rachel Campos-Duffy, 53, captured the sweet exchange and shared it online — and the internet responded with love. In the images, Valentina is seen flashing a joyful grin while President Trump sits beside her, smiling right back.

Duffy-Campos used the post to voice her support of Trump’s staunch pro-life stance. ‘Valentina in the Oval Office before her daddy’s ceremonial swearing in. What an honor to visit the most pro-life President in US history,’ she proudly added.

Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy have a beautiful family

With her husband, former Congressman Sean Duffy, by her side, Campos-Duffy has embraced a life that some admire, many question, and others openly criticize.


“When I announced I was pregnant with my ninth child, I didn’t expect it to end up on tabloid sites and political blogs,” she recalls. “That’s where I saw the most vitriol. People were calling me everything from irresponsible to an environmental terrorist. It was bizarre but telling.”

“We Didn’t Plan for Nine — They Were Gifts”

Despite the assumptions people make, Campos-Duffy never set out with a goal of having a large family. “We didn’t plan all of them. Each one just came, and we took them as blessings. This last one was actually a surprise — I thought I was getting too old. But apparently, God had other plans.”


“It’s much easier to raise a big family in rural Wisconsin than in a place like New York City. But there’s something special about what happens when you have a big household. The friendships my kids form with each other are something I cherish deeply.”