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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

Gregory Jackson, theGrio.com
February 4, 2026
Longtime gun violence prevention advocate Gregory Jackson says he's ready to bring his federal government experience to the local level.
Aliya Rahman, theGrio.com
February 4, 2026
Aliya Rahman says DHS officers violently arrested her and ignored her pleas for medical attention despite repeatedly saying she was…
Donald Trump, Tom Homan, theGrio.com
February 4, 2026
"This ill-planned and ill-executed surge didn’t make our communities safer; instead, it traumatized families, destabilized our neighborhoods."
Karoline Leavitt, Bad Bunny, theGrio.com
February 3, 2026
Karoline Leavitt accused Bad Bunny and other celebrities of a double standard after several Grammy winners slammed the Trump administration.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 3, 2026
Donald Trump exclusively calling out cities that have a majority Black and Brown population is not a coincidence to critics…
Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
February 3, 2026
Despite the government's quick reopening, funding for DHS remains uncertain as Republicans and Democrats work on a deal.
Trump, Black voters, elections, theGrio.com
February 3, 2026
Trump's claim that elections should be overhauled by the government drew outrage and concern for its implications for Black voters.
Black History Month, Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, Joseph Rainey, theGrio.com
February 2, 2026
From the Oval Office to Congress, Black people have made considerable gains – and helped to change the face of…
James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
February 2, 2026
"Keep my name out of your mouth while you're at it," said former U.S. Congressman Colin Allred after claims from…
Jerome Richardson, DOJ, Pam Bondi, Minneapolis, Church, Arrest, theGrio.com
February 2, 2026
The GoFundMe page for Temple college senior Jerome Richardson's legal defense has already raised over $11,000.
Donald Trump, Trevor Noah, theGrio.com
February 2, 2026
Trevor Noah wasn't the only celebrity voice who was critical of President Trump at Sunday night's Grammys ceremony.
Don Lemon, theGrio.com
January 30, 2026
"The playbook to come for our civil rights, our constitutional rights, and racial democracy," civil rights leader Maya Wiley tells…
Don Lemon, White House, theGrio.com
January 30, 2026
An ex-Biden White House aide tells theGrio the post "underscores the particular contempt this Administration has for Black Americans."
Don Lemon, Jasmine Crockett, Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
January 30, 2026
"We are now in a full-blown constitutional crisis," said Crockett after Lemon and Fort, were taken into custody by federal…
Don Lemon, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 30, 2026
The arrest of Don Lemon by Trump's DOJ sent shockwaves, greatly escalating his years-long attacks on the free press.
Capitol building, theGrio.com
January 29, 2026
If Congress is unable to pass a funding package by Friday, the federal government will see its second shutdown in…
Barack Obama, ICE, Trump, theGrio.com
January 29, 2026
America's first Black president urges the public to "understand the broader implications" of the Trump administration's immigration agenda.
Liam Ramos, Jasmine Crockett, Dilley, Texas, TheGrio.com
January 29, 2026
, "I really don't know what it's going to take for there to be a wake up call in this…
Nicki Minaj, Trump Gold Card, theGrio.com
January 29, 2026
"The Trump administration is using her, and she, in part, is using them as well," Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross tells…
Fulton County, Election, Trump, FBI, Kash Patel, theGrio.com
January 28, 2026
The FBI seized ballots from the 2020 presidential election as part of a broader probe related to Trump's false claims…