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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, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
June 27, 2025
In a wide-ranging interview with theGrio, Crockett also opens up about security challenges amid constant attacks from the right.
LaMonica McIver, New Jersey, theGrio.com
June 26, 2025
After Trump called her “woke” and “out of control,” Rep. LaMonica McIver says her federal charges are retaliation for being…
Barack Obama, Donald Trump Jr., Donald Trump, Nobel Peace Prize, theGrio.com
June 25, 2025
"I should have gotten [a Nobel Peace Prize] four or five times," said President Donald Trump last week to reporters.
Candace Owens, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
June 25, 2025
"We're very aware that Israel is dictating our foreign policy, and we would now like that to stop," said the…
Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
June 24, 2025
"I think I'm gonna be a little bit more like the rest of the 92%," said Crockett after coming in…
Barack Obama, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
June 24, 2025
Critics call out Trump's fixation with wanting to outdo Obama, who brokered a nuclear deal with Iran and received a…
Hakeem, Jeffries, Donald Trump, Obama, Iran, theGrio.com
June 23, 2025
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said Trump pulling out of the Iran nuclear accords "set in motion" the escalating conflict in the…
Donald Trump, Black farmers, theGrio.com
June 23, 2025
"Now we're back to before the civil rights bill passed, in my definition," said John Boyd, founder of the National…
Trump, Iran, theGrio.com
June 22, 2025
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters said she believes President Donald Trump's airstrikes in Iran are "tantamount to a declaration of war."
June 20, 2025
Maryland Governor Wes Moore says despite the challenges ahead under the Trump administration, "Black America is resilient."
Karoline Leavitt, Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
June 20, 2025
During a podcast interview, Crockett condemned Trump for "consistently breaking laws" and slammed those who support him.
Wes Moore, theGrio.com
June 19, 2025
Moore announced a pair of new actions aimed at restoring justice and closing the racial wealth gap for Black Americans…
Donald Trump, Joe Biden, White House, Juneteenth, theGrio.com
June 18, 2025
The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.
June 18, 2025
Texas state Rep. Al Edwards, who died a year before Juneteenth became a federal holiday, dedicated his career to making…
Hakeem Jeffries, Minnesota, Political Assassination, theGrio.com
June 17, 2025
The Democratic leader makes a bipartisan plea to House Speaker Johnson after a state representative and her husband were left…
Donald Trump, Derrick Johnson, NAACP, theGrio.com
June 16, 2025
"It would be a waste of our time and energy to give a platform to fascism," said the nation's oldest…
Donald Trump, Trump Mobile, theGrio.com
June 16, 2025
"President Donald Trump is a walking ethics violation," U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., told theGrio in reaction to the latest…
Donald Trump, Immigration, ICE, Protests, theGrio.com
June 16, 2025
Trump is doubling down on what will be a political and legal battle with the nation's top Black mayors, as…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
June 13, 2025
On the same day of his parade, nearly 2,000 "No Kings" protests will take place across the country in opposition…
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, theGrio.com
June 12, 2025
Sheriff Wayne Ivey, a Republican, echoed Trump's recent comments about Los Angeles protesters: "If they spit, we will hit.”