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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

Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
July 3, 2025
"Shame on the people who've decided to launch that kind of all-out assault on the health and the well-being of…
Kamala Harris, JD Vance, theGrio.com
July 2, 2025
The U.S. vice president, who called $930 billion in Medicaid cuts "immaterial," will almost certainly become a target for Democrats.
Maxwell Frost, Virginia Fox, Gun Violence, Pro-Life, theGrio.com
July 2, 2025
The country's only Gen Z member of Congress caused an uproar during a committee hearing on Trump's "One Big Beautiful…
Wes Moore, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
July 1, 2025
"If you are a multi-millionaire, congratulations, because this bill is for you," said the Maryland governor and rising Democratic Party…
Donald Trump, One Bif Beautiful Bill, Medicaid, theGrio.com
July 1, 2025
"Trump and GOP lawmakers have launched a direct attack on Black communities and the basic rights we fight for every…
Target, Congressional Black Caucus, Yvette Clarke, Steven Horsford, Bobby Scott, Troy Carter, theGrio.com
June 30, 2025
CBC leadership pressed Target for "clear answers on the consequences" of the company’s decision to scale back its diversity initiatives.
Jasmine Crockett, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
June 30, 2025
"He is so disturbed that a Black man is and was better than him," Crockett told theGrio, adding, "They are…
Ketanji Brown Jackson, John Kennedy, theGrio.com
June 28, 2025
Jackson warns SCOTUS decision limiting nationwide injunctions is an existential threat to the rule of law."
June 27, 2025
Crockett tells theGrio she will be focusing her attention on engaging Black churches and spending more time in her district…
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.