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About Gerren Keith Gaynor

White House Correspondent and Managing Editor of Politics
Gerren Keith Gaynor is the White House Correspondent and Managing Editor of Politics at theGrio, based in Washington, DC. As a member of the White House press corps and presidential press pool, he provides essential on-the-ground reporting for Black and LGBTQ+ communities. His leadership was instrumental in theGrio becoming the first Black-owned digital news outlet to secure a seat in the White House press briefing room.

Since 2021, Gerren has covered two presidential administrations, with a career highlight being his interview of Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 election cycle. As a Black, queer journalist, he is dedicated to bringing visibility to political spaces where diversity has historically been lacking. His expertise is frequently sought after by major networks, including CNN, MSNBC, Cheddar TV, Revolt News, and Fox Soul.

Gerren's impactful work has earned him numerous accolades, including being named one of Forbes’ "10 Black LGBTQ+ Figures And Activists to Know" and a "Power 50" honoree by the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA). He is also a two-time "Native Son 101" honoree and recipient of the "James Baldwin Storyteller Award.”

 
Areas of Expertise

White House & Capitol Hill Reporting
National Politics
Black & LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Editorial Management
Multimedia Political Commentary

Professional Experience

White House Correspondent & Managing Editor of Politics — theGrio (Present)
White House Press Pool Member — (2021–Present)
Managing Editor — theGrio

Education

Master of Science in Journalism — Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in English — Morehouse College

All Articles

Trump, marijuana, cannabis, theGrio.com
April 20, 2026
Trump complained about the "slowing walking" his order for the rescheduling of cannabis. Advocates say the reform doesn't go far…
Shreveport, Louisiana, theGrio.com
April 20, 2026
Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor delivered a tearful plea to the community as she struggled to comprehend the tragic murders.
Ketanji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court, theGrio.com
April 18, 2026
A rare rebuke by Jackson illuminates a minority voice choosing to exercise her power outside of the nation's highest court.
Donald Trump, Haiti, theGrio.com
April 17, 2026
"This is a clear message to him...so he understands where the people stand, and the people have spoken," says Guerline…
Dr. Erica Schwartz, CDC, theGrio.com
April 17, 2026
The nomination of Schwartz, an award-winning physician who served in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, is praised by the…
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., theGrio.com
April 16, 2026
The Trump official was rebuked by Rep. Terri Sewell, who said the Health Secretary's remarks from a 2024 podcast were…
Ketanji Brown Jackson, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
April 16, 2026
While Jackson's public chide of the court is rare, the justice said she decided to speak out with the goal…
Justin Fairfax, theGrio.com
April 16, 2026
The Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said that Justin Fairfax, 47, shot his wife, Cerina Fairfax, and then himself.
Donald Trump, reparations, theGrio.com
April 15, 2026
Racial justice advocates say the law illuminates contradictions as it relates to reparations for the descendants of enslaved Africans.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
April 15, 2026
President Trump is appearing to double down on comparisons of himself to Jesus following outrage, including Trump voters and his…
Donald Trump, tax return, theGrio.com
April 14, 2026
Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will reportedly "deepen a Black affordability crisis and widen the Black-white wealth divide."
Donald Trump, gas prices, theGrio.com
April 14, 2026
"Working families can’t afford to shell out even more money to get by in Trump’s economy," said DNC Chairman Ken…
Donald Trump, DoorDash, theGrio.com
April 13, 2026
“This White House is focused on one thing and one thing only: theatrics," said NAACP President Derrick Johnson.
Donald Trump, Jesus, Truth Social, theGrio.com
April 13, 2026
The controversial Truth Social post comes as President Trump faces political headwinds and signs of the president's waning political power.
Zohran Mamdani, theGrio.com
April 10, 2026
A new poll shows that 80% of Black New Yorkers say Mamdani is uniting the city, which has long seen…
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
April 10, 2026
Harris appeared to test an early campaign pitch for why she's be best to succeed her former opponent, Donald Trump.
Brandon Scott, Wes Moore, Sinclair, Baltimore Sun, theGrio.com
April 10, 2026
"It's very clear that they do not want to see free or liberated Black political power," Baltimore City Mayor Brandon…
April 9, 2026
Lawmakers and experts are concerned that, given the alleged abuses of Trump's immigration policies, ICE will misuse the tool.
Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump, Iran, theGrio.com
April 8, 2026
"I understand the questions about the president's rhetoric, but what the president cares most about is results," said Karoline Leavitt.
Donald Trump, Iran, theGrio.com
April 7, 2026
"I fear this war will continue to cost us billions of dollars and possibly American lives," says Victor LaGroon, former…