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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

Jasmine Crockett, Laura Loomer, theGrio.com
September 24, 2025
"These folks have lost it," Congresswoman Yvette Clarke told theGrio at the 54th Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference.
Kamala Harris, Jimmy Kimmel, Trump, theGrio.com
September 19, 2025
Harris, Trump's 2024 presidential opponent, called the administration's pressure campaign on ABC an "assault on free speech."
Nancy Mace, Muriel Bowser, theGrio.com
September 18, 2025
Congresswoman Mace and Mayor Muriel Bowser have testy exchange over terminologies like "institutional racism" and "birthing people."
Jimmy Kimmel, TheGrio.com
September 18, 2025
"After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level," said…
Wes Moore, theGrio.com
September 17, 2025
“These racist AI videos highlight what people hate most about politics,” said Maryland Democratic Party Executive Director Karen Darkes.
Kash Patel, Dylann Roof, theGrio.com
September 17, 2025
During a hearing, Democrats pressed Kash Patel on the rise of white supremacist, extremist violence in America.
Jasmine Crockett, Charlie Kirk, theGrio.com
September 17, 2025
"That is, unfortunately, the cancer known as white supremacy," said Crockett after learning about Kirk's comments about her and Democrats.
President Donald Trump, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, theGrio.com
September 16, 2025
Trump revived his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, setting up a political and legal battle in the…
Cory Booker, Kash Patel, theGrio.com
September 16, 2025
Senator Cory Booker did not hold back during his fiery questioning of Patel, telling the FBI chief, "You don't tell…
Donald Trump, Linda McMahon, Education Department, theGrio.com
September 16, 2025
Despite Trump keeping his vow to support HBCUs, experts say cuts to MSIs will hurt millions of students who can't…
Donald Trump, Muriel Bowser, D.C., theGrio.com
September 15, 2025
“This has never been about public safety, but about advancing Trump’s promised incarceration and deportation campaign on Black and brown
Congressional Black Caucus, redistricting, voting rights, maps, Turmp, theGrio.com
September 12, 2025
Trump's call for Republicans to redraw maps in their party leaves several members of the Congressional Black Caucus vulnerable.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
September 12, 2025
This deployment is unjust, unconstitutional, and un-American!" said Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson of Trumo's deployment.
Black Lives Matter, theGrio.com
September 11, 2025
"Vigilante justice has no place in a just society...Not in response to racism, and not in the name of righteousness,"…
Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, theGrio.com
September 11, 2025
"Today, because of this heinous act, Charlie's voice has become bigger and grander than ever before," Trump said in a…
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, theGrio.com
September 10, 2025
"This is ridiculous, this is racist, this is dangerous and this is unacceptable," said Mayor Brandon Scott.
HBCUs, The Price of Excellence, documentary, theGrio.com
September 10, 2025
A new doc featuring U.S. Congresswoman Alma Adams is taking a deeper look into the history of underfunded HBCUs.
Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, Raleigh, N.C., theGrio.com
September 10, 2025
In a new candid excerpt, former Vice President Kamala Harris also shares her true thoughts about President Biden's fitness and…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
September 10, 2025
"The president thought he could occupy our city and then go enjoy the spoils of his war on D.C.," said…
Karoline Leavitt, theGrio.com
September 9, 2025
“Donald Trump has a long record of seizing on isolated tragedies to stoke fear, especially when it involves Black men,