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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
October 16, 2025
The White House and Vice President JD Vance attempted to downplay the controversy about the racist text messages.
Janai Nelson, Legal Defense Fund, theGrio.com
October 16, 2025
Nelson's crucial oral arguments on Wednesday sought to preserve the heart of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Voting Rights, Black voters, Supreme Court, theGrio.com
October 15, 2025
"They can literally create a permanent one-party rule system...at the expense of Black voters," said Cliff Albright of Black Voters…
Donald Trump, republican, racist, text, theGrio.com
October 15, 2025
"Unfortunately, this kind of racist, hateful rhetoric has become all too common under Donald Trump," said DNC's Marcus W. Robinson.
Stephen A. Smith, Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
October 15, 2025
The sportscaster turned political pundit criticized the Texas congresswoman's calling Trump a "piece of s--t" and a "white supremacist."
Barack Obama, Prop 50, theGrio.com
October 14, 2025
Former President Barack Obama tells voters that "Democracy is on the ballot November 4" ahead of critical vote on Proposition…
Kamala Harris, Gaza, theGrio.com
October 14, 2025
Former Vice President Harris commended President Donald Trump for the "important first step toward a more hopeful future."
Education Department, theGrio.com
October 14, 2025
"He also knows that it's illegal," Everett Kelley of American Federation of Government Employeess said of Trump's firing of federal…
Letitia James, New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, Trump, theGrio.com
October 14, 2025
"I stand on solid rock, and I will not bow, I will not break, I will not bend," said James…
Donald Trump, Andrew Cuomo, Letitia James, theGrio.com
October 13, 2025
"Condemn him for what?" said Cuomo when pressed on whether Trump was right to target New York Attorney General Letitia…
Jasmine Crockett, Stephen A. Smith, theGrio.com
October 13, 2025
The sports anchor ridiculed the Texas representative for not working with President Donald Trump to deliver for her constituents.
Barack Obama, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
October 13, 2025
Former President Barack Obama says America's demcoracy is being "weakened deliberately" by his White House successor.
Government Shutdown, Black Americans, theGrio.com
October 10, 2025
Leaders warn the damage would further devastate Black communities, who are already experiencing disproportionate economic harm.
Trump, Black Women, Letitia James, LaMonica McIver, Lisa Cook, Fani Willis, theGrio.com
October 10, 2025
"It's just the continuation of his hatred toward Black women and Black people," former Obama White House aide Michael Blake…
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Nobel Peace Prize, theGrio.com
October 10, 2025
"They gave it to Obama for doing absolutely nothing but destroying our country," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Letitia James, New York, theGrio.com
October 9, 2025
The NY attorney general slammed Trump's "desperate weaponization of our justice system" and "grave violation of our constitutional order."
Barack Obama
October 9, 2025
"We should all be encouraged and relieved that an end to the conflict is within sight," said former President Barack…
Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
October 9, 2025
Jeffries' remarks come days after Trump's attorney general refused to say whether the FBI found reported images of him with…
Hakeem Jeffries, Mike Lawler, theGrio.com
October 9, 2025
"As we would say back in Brooklyn, why you playing yourself?" said Jeffries, the Democratic House minority leader.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
October 8, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson blasted Donald Trump, saying, "This president is working outside the bounds of the Constitution."