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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, theGrio.com
December 1, 2025
Democrats and critics of President Trump have seized on Trump's perceived health issues, suggesting he is battling dementia.
Karoline Leavitt, Ilhan Omar, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
December 1, 2025
After the shooting of two National Guard troops, Trump escalated his rhetoric on immigration, specifically calling out Somalians in Minnesota.
Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
December 1, 2025
If Crockett throws her name in the race, she'll likely face a tough general election as a Democrat hasn't won…
Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, theGrio.com
November 27, 2025
The nation’s leading organization for Haitian rights rebuked Trump's revocation of TPS for Haitians—particularly on the eve of Thanksgiving.
NYC nurses strike
November 26, 2025
The impact of student loan borrowing reforms on the nursing industry has raised especially significant concerns for Black communities.
Donald Trump, theGrio.cm
November 26, 2025
"The more that he ends up declining, the more people see that the MAGA industrial complex is going to be…
Doug Jones, Alabama, theGrio.com
November 26, 2025
Jones, who helped secure Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court seat, is hoping to make history in Alabama again with the…
Muriel Bowser, theGrio.com
November 25, 2025
“We’ve accomplished what we set out to accomplish," Bowser told The Washington Post ahead of her announcement.
Maxine Waters, Donald Trump, Scott Turner, theGrio.com
November 25, 2025
Democrats warned that the cuts would "worsen" the homelessness crisis in America, which is disproportionately impacting Black Americans.
Donald Trump, Memphis, Justin J. Pearson, theGrio.com
November 25, 2025
Despite claims from the Trump administration, Pearson says the federal task force is "not making Memphians safer."
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania, CROWN Act, Black natural hair, theGrio.com
November 25, 2025
“The Crown Act is more than legislation; it’s a long-awaited step toward honoring who we are," said Sierra Dunn, a…
Sean Duffy, Transportation secretary, theGrio.com
November 24, 2025
"Let’s try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport. I think that’s positive," Duffy said…
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Wicked, Elphaba, theGrio.com
November 24, 2025
"The central revelation in "Wicked" is when Elphaba realizes that the Wizard with whom she has been defending is not grand."
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
November 24, 2025
Crockett has thoughts about Marjorie Taylor Greene's shocking resignation following her very public spat with President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, theGrio.com
November 19, 2025
Trump is expected to sign the Epstein Files Transparency Act under political pressure; however, the White House has not yet…
Sixto Cancel, theGrio.com
November 19, 2025
Sixo Cancel, CEO of Think of Us, says the "Fostering the Future" executive order will expand the kind of opportunities…
Stacey Plaskett, theGrio.com
November 19, 2025
"You want to talk about...texting felons? How often do you text President Donald J Trump?" said Delegate Stacey Plaskett.
Donald Trump, Linda McMahon, Education Department, theGrio.com
November 18, 2025
The Education Department has already significantly reduced its staff by half, which has critically hurt the Black federal workforce.
Nicki Minaj, Donald Trump, Nigeria, Christians, theGrio.com
November 18, 2025
Minaj told reporters she wanted to put a "spotlight on the deadly threat faced by thousands of Christians in Nigeria."
Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, theGrio.com
November 18, 2025
“Releasing these files isn’t about spotlighting the relationship between the president and a known sex offender—it’s about transparency."