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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

December 16, 2025
“What happened to Breonna Taylor was a profound failure of our justice system — one that we have a moral responsibility to…
Donald Trump, Susie Wiles, theGrio.com
December 16, 2025
"Susie Wiles’ remarks have raised serious questions about the president’s judgment, temperament, and politicization of justice."
Donald Trump, Black Unemployment, theGrio.com
December 16, 2025
"If we had to give Donald Trump’s economy a grade, it would be an F. Fail fail fail fail fail,"…
Wesley Hunt, Tim Scott, theGrio.com
December 15, 2025
“As a Black Republican, I am no stranger to vile and racist tropes aimed at my family and me,” said…
Jasmine Crockett, Israel, Palestine, theGrio.com
December 15, 2025
The U.S. Senate candidate said she would have a page listed on her campaign website to clearly show her "stand…
Ilhan Omar, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
December 15, 2025
"They're looking for young men who look Somali that they think are undocumented," U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar told WCCO Sunday…
Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
December 15, 2025
Emmy Award-winning director ad producer Rob Reiner was a liberal activist who donated millions to and campaigned for several Democrats.
Donald Trump, White House, theGrio.com
December 12, 2025
Friday's exchange with Alcindor is part of an uptick of Trump's verbal attacks on female reporters covering the White House.
Donald Trump, Somali, Ilhan Omar, thegrio.com,
December 12, 2025
Congresswoman Omar has rebuked President Trump’s repeated insults of her and Somali immigrants in recent weeks.
Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, theGrio.com
December 12, 2025
The condoms are designed with President Donald Trump's face on the packaging with the phrase "I'm HUUUUGE."
Donald Trump, marijuana, cannabis, theGrio.com
December 11, 2025
A push to reclassify marijuana under federal law would result in easing barriers to research and business practices for enterprises.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
December 11, 2025
TheGrio takes a closer analysis of President Donald Trump's comments about Black people and "scams" with these three interesting takeaways.
Michelle Obama, theGrio.com
December 11, 2025
A social media campaign launchd by the hopeful group of graduating seniors eventually garnered a reaction from the former first…
Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
December 11, 2025
The Texas congresswoman reacted to comparisons to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and argued that voters want something different.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
December 10, 2025
Trump made the remark as he touted his “permanent pause” in immigration applications for mostly African countries.
Jasmine Crockett, Tim Scott, Senate, theGrio.com
December 10, 2025
Scott appeared to telegraph what the Republican attack ads will say about Crockett should she advance to the general election.
Donald Trump, TheGrio.com
December 10, 2025
Trump said Black people "love" him as he railed against immigrants and touted the U.S. economy, which is disproportionately harming…
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
December 9, 2025
"I am a historic figure like any vice president of the United States ever was," Harris recently told The New…
Donald Trump, Black farmers, theGrio.com
December 9, 2025
John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, decried the White House not inviting Black farmers to Monday's roundtable.
James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
December 9, 2025
"She is my colleague, and she is a leader in our state. She deserves nothing less," said James Talarico in…