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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

Donald Trump, ICE, officers, theGrio.com
January 15, 2026
The president previously threatened to use the pre-Civil War law against protesters during the 2020 Black Lives Matter uprisings.
Mandela Barnes, David Crowley, Wisconsin, Governor, theGrio.com
January 14, 2026
"They can't tell the difference between two Black guys who literally look nothing alike?" said former Milwaukee Dem chair Chris…
ICE, Kristi Noem, DHS, theGrio.com
January 14, 2026
"Secretary Noem, you have violated your oath of office, and there will be consequences," said U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill.
Brooke Rollins, USDA, Black farmers, theGrio.com
January 14, 2026
In a letter first obtained by theGrio, the nation's four U.S. Black Senators demand answers from the Trump administration.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 14, 2026
President Trump visited Michigan to highlight his economic policies but Democrats say he has only caused more harm for families…
Somali, TPS, theGrio.com
January 13, 2026
CAIR slammed the Trump administration's decision to terminate TPS for Somalis as "unjustifiable" and a "bigoted attack."
Donald Trump, Scott Adams, theGrio.com
January 13, 2026
While speaking on YouTube in 2023, Adams appeared to embrace segregation and expressed his contempt for Black Americans.
Harmeet Dhillon, DOJ, Renee Good, theGrio.com
January 13, 2026
At least four officials within the criminal section of the Civil Rights Division, which investigates police killings, resigned in protest.
Keith Porter, Renee Good, theGrio.com
January 13, 2026
“We cannot stand idly by while rogue federal agents...kill our neighbors on the street in cold blood,” said Pressley.
Rochelle Bilal, ICE, Rochelle Bilal Philadelphia, Larry Krasner, Philadelphia, ICE, Renee Good
January 13, 2026
Rochelle Bilal was called a "DEI" hire after her stern warning to the Trump administration following the fatal shooting of…
Stephen A. Smith, theGrio.com
January 12, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: The controversial sportscaster relished at the idea of debating the political establishment on the debate stage in 2028.
January 12, 2026
Republican candidate James Fishback said that, if elected governor, Donalds would turn the state of Florida into a "section 8…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 12, 2026
"The issue isn’t that he is unaware of the history or lacks education...deception is the point," said NAACP President Derrick…
January 9, 2026
"F--king b---h," an ICE agent says just after Renee Good is shot in the face before she crashes into a…
Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer, theGrio.com
January 9, 2026
Not extending ACA tax credits will disproportionately harm Black Americans, who have long experienced disparities in health coverage.
Cassius Pryce, Trump supporter, Minneapolis, MS Now,
January 9, 2026
Cassius Pryce said he is "disappointed" by President Trump for "turning the story" to fit his own narrative about the…
Letitia James, theGrio.com
January 9, 2026
“This is a revenge-driven fishing expedition," Anthony Coley, a former DOJ official during the Biden administration, told theGrio.
JD Vance, Minneapolis, ICE shooting, theGrio.com
January 8, 2026
"What we're witnessing is the construction of narrative at play," Lulete Mola of Black Collective Foundation of Minnesota told theGrio.
Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
January 8, 2026
"I'm just asking if there's any decency or heart or courage on that side of the aisle," said the 44-year-old…
Kamala Harris, Minneapolis, ICE shooting, theGrio.com
January 8, 2026
"The Trump administration's explanation of this shooting is pure gaslighting," declared the former vice president of the United States.