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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
June 12, 2025
Angela Angel, a senior advisor at Black Lives Matter PAC, told theGrio that Americans must not "fall for the bait…
Senator Alex Padilla, theGrio.com
June 12, 2025
"This is a shameful and stunning abuse of power," said former Vice President Kamala Harris after Sen. Padilla is handcuffed…
Los Angeles, National Guard, Trump, theGrio.com
June 12, 2025
"If he can successfully militarize LA without significant political consequences, Baltimore is next," said Angela Angel of BLM PAC.
Maxine Waters, theGrio.com
June 11, 2025
"He's going to try and call martial law," said longtime California Congresswoman Maxine Waters of Trump amid his military deployment…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
June 10, 2025
"Republicans have become the party of lawlessness and disorder," said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said of Trump and his…
Haiti children, theGrio.com
June 9, 2025
The Trump administration's ban has stalled or canceled lifesaving procedures for at least a dozen Haitian children or young adults.
Donald Trump, National Guard, Los Angeles, theGrio.com
June 9, 2025
"This administration’s actions are not about public safety— they’re about stoking fear," former Vice President Kamala Harris said of Trump.
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
June 8, 2025
"She would be delivering on exactly what she ran for," said former Biden-Harris White House official Yemisi Egbewole.
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
June 6, 2025
“These are two villains and two enemies of the advancement and citizenship of Black people in this country,” says political
Carla Hayden, theGrio.com
June 6, 2025
"When a Black woman at the top of her field is treated like this, what message is it sending to…
June 6, 2025
"Donald Trump just ripped a life preserver from their desperate arms and tied weights around their ankles," said Reps. Pressley and Clarke.
June 5, 2025
Experts warn that Black communities stand to suffer the most in the event of any oversights or missteps from the…
Summer Lee, Linda McMahon, Education, theGrio.com
June 4, 2025
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., gave Secretary McMahon an unexpected pop quiz on Black history during the line of questioning.
Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
June 4, 2025
U.S. Rep. Crockett's candidacy presents an opportunity for a generational shift in House Democratic leadership.
William Barber, theGrio.com
June 3, 2025
"This is a big, ugly, deadly, destructive bill," Barber told theGrio a couple of hours after being released from police…
Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
June 2, 2025
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which includes Trump's tax and spending cuts, would require at least $600 million in…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
June 2, 2025
"Now, because he doesn’t like the referees’ calls, he’s trying to change the rules of the game," says former DOJ…
Charles Duke Tanner, Trump, Pardon, theGrio.com
June 1, 2025
Tanner was convicted and sentenced to life in 2004 for a first-time drug offense, before his sentence was commuted by…
Donald Trump, Diddy, theGrio.com
May 30, 2025
"I'm sure he'd like me [to], and I'm sure other people would," said the president during an Oval Office meeting…
Ketanji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court, theGrio.com
May 30, 2025
Advocates say the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of the Trump administration will cause harm to families, communities and workplaces.