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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, pardons, 2020 election, theGrio.com
November 10, 2025
"This is the most outrageously dangerous and illegal use of a presidential pardon power in American history," said Svante Myrick…
Donald Trump, tariffs, dividend, theGrio.com
November 10, 2025
“Short-term cash should not distract us," Alphonso David, president and CEO of the Global Economic Forum, told theGrio.
Black Senators, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Cory Booker, Angela Alsobrooks, Raphael Warnock, theGrio.com
November 10, 2025
"Promises don’t make premiums go down," said U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of the deal to reopen the government.
Donald Trump, Walmart, theGrio.com
November 8, 2025
As the nation heads into the Thanksgiving holiday amid an ongoing government shutdown, average grocery prices are up 3% compared…
Darryl Strawberry, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
November 7, 2025
MLB legend Darryl Strawberry said of his "friend" Donald Trump, "God used him as a vessel to set me free…
Jasmine Crockett, Zohran Mamdani, theGrio.com
November 7, 2025
"What I think is that our party needs to learn from Mamdani," Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett told CNN.
Donald Trump, SNAP, theGrio.com
November 7, 2025
The Trump administration appealed a federal court order to fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.
Donald Trump, Ozempic, weight loss, obesity, drugs, theGrio.com
November 6, 2025
The deals would expand access for millions, including Black Americans who suffer health disparities like obesity and diabetes.
Tim Scott, Nancy Mace, South Carolina, Charleston, airport, theGrio.com
November 6, 2025
The longtime South Carolina Senator took issue with Mace reportedly name-dropping him during an expletive-filled blow up in Charleston.
Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
November 6, 2025
"Our nation owes her a debt of gratitude for her self-less service," said the Rev. Al Sharpton of Nancy Pelosi's…
Donald Trump, groceries, theGrio.com
November 6, 2025
The president is now seizing on the use of certain vocabulary to explain the Republican Party's major losses on Election…
SNAP, EBT, theGrio.com
November 5, 2025
A partial funding of the food assistance program will leave millions of families with less resources to cover the cost…
Kamala Harris, Kamala Harris NBCSL, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Kamala Harris National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Harris campaign, Rep. Torrey Harris, theGrio.com
November 5, 2025
TheGrio takes a closer look into the aftermath of the 2024 election and why Black women remain optimistic in the…
Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
Mamdani was elected the next mayor of New York City, making history as its first Muslim mayor and the youngest…
Winsome Earle-Sears, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
Despite securing the Republican nomination in Virginia's gubernatorial race, Winsome Earle-Sears failed to land an endorsement from Trump.
Donald Trump, Economy, Black voters, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown says a coalition is rising up against Trump's MAGA agenda and that "now is…
Donald Trump, SNAP, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
Trump's announcement would violate rulings from federal judges that ordered the use of emergency funds to provide critical SNAP benefits.
Zohran Mamdani, 50 Cent, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
"Even though we have a disagreement on tax policy, every time I get a death threat, I still listen to…
Trump, SNAP, theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
The CBC blasted Trump's decision as a "blatant violation" of rulings that determined that its initial freezing of SNAP payments…
Nicki Minaj, Donald Trump, Nigeria, Christians, theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
Despite claims made by Trump, Nigeria said Christians are not being persecuted in their country. In fact, the data also…