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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

Kamala Harris, Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
October 8, 2025
"Trust me on this," said the Texas congresswoman, who shared a strategy she tried to employ with Kamala Harris's presidential…
Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee, Congress, theGrio.com
October 8, 2025
"I am ready to fight for us in the United States Congress," says Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson in…
Trump, Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois Gov JB Prtizker, theGrio.com
October 8, 2025
Political tensions escalate as Trump attempts to send troops to Chicago amid continued immigration raids and accusations lawlessness.
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
October 7, 2025
"If our only focus is on Donald Trump as the reason that all this is happening, we're gonna fall very…
Chicago national guard, chicago national guard troops, Trump Chicago, Chicago immigration theGrio.com
October 7, 2025
"They're afraid of us uniting," declared Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as he defiantly condemned President Donald Trump's "war" on Chicago.
National Guard, Black service members, theGrio.com
October 7, 2025
"It's just a complete slap in the face for all the minorities who actually give a damn about the country,"…
Donald Trump, Chicago, Military, National Guard, theGrio.com
October 6, 2025
"It has always been the people...making a spectacle of white supremacy for the world to see who have compelled the…
Al Sharpton, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
October 6, 2025
The U.S. president made personal insults against the civil rights activist in a Truth Social post, seemingly because of his…
White House, Karoline Leavitt, Bad Bunny, Super Bowl, theGrio.com
October 3, 2025
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about the selection of Bad Bunny after outcry from MAGA conservatives.
Donald Trump, Black unemployment rate, theGrio.com
October 3, 2025
An August report from the Center for American Progress warned that Trump's MAGA agenda is a threat to the Black…
Cori Bush, theGrio.com
October 3, 2025
"St. Louis deserves leadership that doesn't wait for permission...and doesn't hide when things get tough," said Bush in a campaign…
Eric Adams, theGrio.com
October 2, 2025
Jasmine Ray, ex-director of the Mayor's Office of Sports, Wellness, and Recreation, details her love story with Eric Adams.
Jasmine Crockett, Byron Donalds, Crime, theGrio.com
October 2, 2025
"So let's call this what it is, opportunities for me, but not for thee," said Congresswoman Crockett of Republicans' D.C.…
Scott Turner, HUD secretary, website, government shutdown, theGrio.com
October 2, 2025
A political message on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's website may have violated federal law.
Hampton University, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
DNC Chairman Ken Martin tells theGrio, "We're showing up where it matters to Black voters, not just in presidential years."
Maxine Waters, LindellTV, Alison Steinberg, Government Shutdown, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
“Excuse me. Stop it right there,” Waters interjected after a reporter asked her about "illegal aliens" and the government shutdown.
Hakeem Jeffries, Democrats, Government Shutdown, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
"Trump and Republicans have now shut down the federal government because they do not want to protect the healthcare of…
Congress, Capitol, government shutdown, theGrio.com
September 30, 2025
The federal government is close to a shutdown amid a battle over health care in America. Black Americans stand to…
Donald Trump, Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer, theGrio.com
September 30, 2025
"Bigotry will get you nowhere," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said after President Trump posted a video targeting Latinos.
Pete Hegseth, Department of War, DEI, theGrio.com
September 30, 2025
"We became the woke department. No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses...," said the Secretary of War.