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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

January 28, 2026
"It’s the thesis statement of an administration built on grievance, racial division, confusion, and the scam of whiteness," said Dr.…
Nicki Minaj, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 28, 2026
"I would say she should be shamed, but it's obvious that she has none," political analyst Reecie Colbert tells theGrio.
Donald Trump, Ilhan Omar, theGrio.com
January 28, 2026
Trump's response to Omar's attack may not be surprising considering she has been a frequent target of the president.
Donald Trump, Ilhan Omar, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
Hours before the attack on Omar, Trump invoked her name yet again while defending his administration's controversial immigration policies.
Eleanor Holmes Norton, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
The retirement of Holmes Norton comes after calls for her to step aside over concerns about her ability to serve…
Chad Joseph, Rishi Samaroo, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
The plaintiffs, the mother and sister of Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, are seeking punishment by an award of unspecified…
Byron Donalds, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
"What people are seeing...around the country is the result of paid protests and paid agitators," said Rep. Byron Donalds.
Barack Obama, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
The New York Magazine feature offers interesting insights into the second term of Trump, who will turn 82 at the…
Karoline Leavitt, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
The political tide may be shifting for the Trump administration amid the uproar in Minnesota and across the country.
Symone Sanders-Townsend, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
A letter from the Attorney General amid Trump's immigration crackdown is raising concerns about the government's targeting of U.S. elections.
Congress, Schumer, Booker, Warnock, DHS, ICE, funding, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
The political pushback could lead to another government shutdown if Republicans decline to strike a deal with Democrats on federal…
Kamala Harris, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Trump, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
During her run for president, Kamala Harris cautioned that it Trump would use militarization to turn against Americans who disagree…
Kamala Harris, Liam Ramos, theGrio.com
January 23, 2026
"He should be at home with his family, not used as bait by ICE," said the former U.S. vice president…
David Crowley, Wisconsin, theGrio.com
January 23, 2026
Crowley went from poverty and instability to one of the state's youngest leaders. Now, he's hoping to lead the entire…
Donald Trump, Huey P. Newton, Niece, Myesha Newton, theGrio.com
January 23, 2026
“I love everything [they’re] doing…I have not found one discrepancy yet,” Myesha Newton said of the Trump administration. The niece
Nekima Levy Armstrong, theGrio.com
January 23, 2026
Minnesota community leaders say the Trump administration is trying to "stoke fear" with the arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong and…
Don Lemon, theGrio.com
January 22, 2026
The failed move to prosecute Lemon comes as the DOJ begins arresting protesters involved in the Jan. 18 peaceful demonstration.
Pam Bondi, Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen theGrio.com
January 22, 2026
The arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen are being slammed as an abuse of power on behalf of…
Jasmine Crockett, Stephen A. Smith, theGrio.com
January 22, 2026
The Texas Senate candidate slammed the controversial sportscaster for "the constant caping for the con and chief [Donald Trump]."
Liam Ramos, ICE, theGrio.com
January 22, 2026
Liam Ramos, 5, and his father were captured and taken to Texas amid Trump's controversial, escalatory immigration enforcement tactics.