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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, 60 Minutes, Norah O'Donnell, theGrio.com
April 27, 2026
"Anger is a way to overcompensate, and also it's a way to distract from the real issues," Dem strategist Antjuan…
Donald Trump, White House, shooting, Ballroom, theGrio.com
April 26, 2026
"This event would never have happened with the Militarily Top Secret Ballroom currently under construction at the White House," wrote…
Donald Trump, Donald Trump White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump Evacuated, WHCD,
April 25, 2026
President Donald Trump was unarmed and confirmed that United States Secret Service had a shooter in its custody.
Candace Owens, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
April 24, 2026
"Candace Owens’ stock, which was never very high, has fallen a long way," President Donald Trump wrote in a Truth…
Data centers, environmental justice, theGrio.com
April 24, 2026
Deregulations enacted by the Trump administration and the explosion of AI are putting Black Americans in harm's way.
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, theGrio.com
April 24, 2026
“This isn’t just false; it’s reckless," former DOJ official Anthony Coley tells theGrio after President Trump's Truth Social posting spree.
Donald Trump, Martin Luther King Jr., theGrio.com
April 23, 2026
Trump is yet again comparing his crowd sizes to a prominent Black figure, but this time, civil rights icon Dr.…
Donald Trump, Marijuana, theGrio.com
April 23, 2026
"This could be particularly disruptive for Black and brown businesses," says Cat Packer of Drug Policy Alliance.
Donald Trump, Puerto Rico, D.C., Statehood, theGrio.com
April 22, 2026
"DC and Puerto Rico aren’t asking for special treatment. We’re demanding what should have never been denied," says Markus Batchelor.
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, Virginia, theGrio.com
April 22, 2026
"The power is with the people," said Kamala Harris, former U.S. vice president and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee.
David Scott, theGrio.com
April 22, 2026
Congressman David Scott's age and reports of health issues had dogged his political career in recent years.
Donald Trump, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Low IQ, theGrio.com
April 22, 2026
"There is a specific type of racism and white supremacy that attacks Black minds," Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross tells theGrio.
Trump Cabinet, theGrio.com
April 21, 2026
"His cabinet is clearly DEI for dumb people," said Svante Myrick, president of People For the American Way.
Black voter, Virginia, theGrio.com
April 21, 2026
Advocates and Democrats say Virginia's ballot measure on redistricting is about preserving Black political power under Trump's presidency.
Trump, marijuana, cannabis, theGrio.com
April 20, 2026
Trump complained about the "slowing walking" his order for the rescheduling of cannabis. Advocates say the reform doesn't go far…
Shreveport, Louisiana, theGrio.com
April 20, 2026
Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor delivered a tearful plea to the community as she struggled to comprehend the tragic murders.
Ketanji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court, theGrio.com
April 18, 2026
A rare rebuke by Jackson illuminates a minority voice choosing to exercise her power outside of the nation's highest court.
Donald Trump, Haiti, theGrio.com
April 17, 2026
"This is a clear message to him...so he understands where the people stand, and the people have spoken," says Guerline…
Dr. Erica Schwartz, CDC, theGrio.com
April 17, 2026
The nomination of Schwartz, an award-winning physician who served in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, is praised by the…
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., theGrio.com
April 16, 2026
The Trump official was rebuked by Rep. Terri Sewell, who said the Health Secretary's remarks from a 2024 podcast were…