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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

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.
Ayanna Pressley, ICE, theGrio.com
January 7, 2026
U.S Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley said the ICE agents involved in Wednesday's deadly shooting must be held "fully accountable."
Donald Trump, Minneapolis, ICE shooting, George Floyd, theGrio.com
January 7, 2026
"They don't care about laws. They don't care about what the Constitution says," organizer Amber Sherman tells theGrio.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 7, 2026
A third impeachment of Trump, whether over Venezuela or otherwise, would further disgrace his presidential legacy.
Minneapolis shooting, theGrio.com
January 7, 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the Trump administration's claim that the shooting out of self-defense was "bulls--t."
Donald Trump, Crime, Mayor Brandon Scott, Mayor Karen Bass, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Mayor Brandon Johnson, theGrio.com
January 6, 2026
Trump has dismissed data cited by Black mayors who say their public safety policies have resulted in significant crime reductions.
Jasmine Crockett, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 6, 2026
"The difference [between Maduro and Trump] is Maduro was successful," U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett told ABC's "The View."
Donald Trump, January 6th, theGrio.com
January 6, 2026
"It's been a Trump-inspired crime spree," said U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries during a hearing on the Jan. 6…
LaMonica McIver, theGrio.com
January 6, 2026
In a statement, McIver expressed her disappointment with Judge Semper's ruling and defended her stance on legislative immunity.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 5, 2026
"He is a danger to our children, our schools, and our nation. He must go," said U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks…