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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, 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…
Obama rallies with Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey
July 14, 2025
“I think it’s going to require a little bit less navel-gazing and a little less whining and being in fetal…
Donald Trump, ICE, immigration, theGrio.com
July 14, 2025
Trump directed ICE and other federal law enforcement agents to defend themselves by "whatever means is necessary" against so-called "THUGS."
Andy Beshear, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
July 11, 2025
Potential 2028 presidential candidate Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tells theGrio, "Diversity is a strength and never a weakness."
Donald Trump, Birthright citizenship, 14th Amendment, theGrio.com
July 11, 2025
"In some ways, the 14th Amendment is the original articulation that Black lives matter," says civil rights attorney Damon Hewitt.
Black women equal day day, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Alma Adams, Bonnie Watson Coleman, theGrio.com
July 10, 2025
The legislation marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day and comes amid mass federal layoffs and growing uncertainty about Trump's economy.
Donald Trump, Africa, theGrio.com
July 9, 2025
An expert tells theGrio there's more than meets the eye as Trump says he's committed to strengthening the U.S.'s "friendships"…
Malcolm Kenyatta, Zohran Mamdani, Leland Vittert, theGrio.com
July 9, 2025
"I'm not going to play that game," said Malcolm Kenyatta after host Leland Vittert abruptly ended his interview segment.
July 8, 2025
Brown's conspiracy theory comes after Trump expressed annoyance with questions about sealed files on Epstein, a convicted pedophile.
Jesse Jackson Jr., theGrio.com
July 8, 2025
Former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is eyeing a political comeback a decade after serving time for a federal conspiracy conviction…
Donald Trump, TheGrio.com
July 4, 2025
Black leaders are decrying what they call the "Big Ugly Bill," which makes historic cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and education…
Hakeem Jeffries, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
July 3, 2025
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said voters "will have an opportunity in this national nightmare as part of Project 2026."