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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, 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,
Donald Trump, Epstein, theGrio.com
September 9, 2025
The alleged 2003 letter, which Trump previously denied existed, reads, "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey."
Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C., Congress, theGrio.com
September 8, 2025
"This is not 1990 anymore. Seniority is not the way out of Trumpism," says Democratic strategist Joel Payne.
Yamiche Alcindor, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
September 8, 2025
Critics of President Trump have long condemned his personal attacks on journalists, but especially Black female journalists like Alcindor.
Donald Trump, Chicago, theGrio.com
September 7, 2025
Trump said on Sunday he is not going to war in Chicago after seemingly threatening the majority Black city in…
Donald Trump, Black unemployment rate, theGrio.com
September 5, 2025
The rate of jobless Black Americans hit 7.5% in August, further driving alarm among economists and advocates.
Donald Trump, Lisa Cook, Letitia James, theGrio.com
September 5, 2025
"They're shameless about it," Dem strategist Joel Payne said of Trump officials listing multiple properties as primary residences.
Donald Trump, Eric Adams, theGrio.com
September 4, 2025
Trump reportedly wants to give momentum to independent mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo, who lost to Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.
Julianna Stratton, Donald Trump, Chicago, theGrio.com
September 4, 2025
The Illinois leader said the public must make clear there are “No Kings” in America as President Trump continues to
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, theGrio.com
September 3, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson explains why he believes President Donald Trump doesn't really care about addressing crime in America's urban cities.