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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

Barack Obama, Donald Trump, O.J. Simpson, theGrio.com
July 28, 2025
Obama's face is visible inside Simpson's white Ford Bronco, as Trump and Vance's faces are placed inside LAPD vehicles directly…
Barack Obama, Gaza, Starvation, theGrio.com
July 28, 2025
Obama also called for a "lasting resolution" in Gaza that includes the return of hostages and a "cessation" of Israel's…
Ayanna Pressley, theGrio.com
July 25, 2025
"The stamina is lacking and the commitment short-lived," U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Democrat of Massachusetts, told theGrio.
Wes Moore, Donald Trump, FEMA, disaster relief, theGrio.com
July 25, 2025
"Disasters don’t discriminate, and neither should the President," said Jeremy Edwards, former press secretary at FEMA.
Donald Trump, Climate Change, theGrio.com
July 25, 2025
Black Americans are significantly more likely to die from causes related to air pollution, compared to other racial and ethnic…
Barack Obama, Tulsi Gabbard, theGrio.com
July 24, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard is accused of "blatant misuse" of her role to "shield" Trump, a "34-time convicted felon and adjudicated rapist."
Donald Trump, AI, Artificial Intelligence, theGrio.com
July 23, 2025
"It's so uncool to be woke," said President Donald Trump during remarks at an AI Summit in Washington, D.C.
Ayanna Pressley, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, DEI, Equity, theGrio.com
July 23, 2025
Pressley's "Equity In Government Act" takes on President Trump's "wholesale attack" on diversity, equity, and inclusion and civil rights.
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, theGrio.com
July 22, 2025
A spokesperson for Obama slammed the Trump administration's "bizarre allegations" as a "ridiculous and weak attempt at distraction."
Ayanna Pressley, Donald Trump, MLK files, theGrio.com
July 22, 2025
Pressley reacts to the 240,000-page release, which she describes as an attempt to "sully one of our nation's greatest leaders."
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
July 21, 2025
As her deadline to decide whether to run for California governor or again for president, Harris says, "We are in…
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, theGrio.com
July 21, 2025
Trump officials attempt to reframe the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Ro Khanna, theGrio.com
July 21, 2025
"I want to make sure that we live in a democracy that has an equal shot for everyone, regardless of…
Donald Trump, Crypto, GENIUS Act, theGrio.com
July 18, 2025
The GENIUS Act could open up alternative pathways for financial investments for Black Americans, who disproportionately invest in crypto.
Jasmine Crockett, Pam Bondi, theGrio.com
July 17, 2025
U.S. Attorney General Bondi reneged on her previous claims that convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's client list was on her desk.
Senate Democratic Diversity Initiative Survey, theGrio.com
July 17, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: An annual diversity survey shows that 42% of Democratic Senate staffers are Black and Brown, a slight increase from…
Donald Trump, Linda McMahon, Education Department, theGrio.com
July 16, 2025
"What the Trump administration is doing to the Department of Education is not about policy. It’s about power," said PA…
Donald Trump, Crypto, Bitcoin, Maxine Waters, theGrio.com
July 16, 2025
"These bills are a gift-wrapped invitation for Trump to continue his full-scale crypto con," warned Rep. Maxine Waters.
Jasmine Crockett, Trump, Greg Abbott, Texas redistricting, theGrio.com
July 15, 2025
Crockett said Republicans, backed by Trump, are "blatantly" trying to "dilute minority voices" with the redrawing of its congressional map.
Trump, Epstein files, theGrio.com
July 15, 2025
The Democratic Party is using every lever to make the outrage over the Epstein files stick politically for President Trump…