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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, Harvard, theGrio.com
April 25, 2025
It's a rare moment in American politics when conservative personality Candace Owens and Democrats are on the opposing side of…
Donald Trump, 2028, theGrio.com
April 25, 2025
Dem strategist Ameshia Cross says Trump is "wading into full blown authoritarianism" with his repeated flirtation with seeking a third…
Juliana Stratton, theGrio.com
April 24, 2025
If Juliana Stratton is elected, three Black women could serve concurrently in the U.S. Senate for the first time.
Al Green, Diana Harshbarger, theGrio.com
April 24, 2025
“We cannot allow the normalization of these kinds of slurs,” said Rep. Al Green after Harshbarger used the racial slur
April 23, 2025
Trump's return to power at the White House in January has left uncertainty for the criminal justice reform movement to…
Jasmine Crockett, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
April 23, 2025
The congresswoman also waxed poetic on the state of the Democratic Party and the American public "voting on vibes."
April 22, 2025
Miller's comments were called "appalling" as the issue is "something Black communities have spent generations fighting for."
Pete Hegseth, Lloyd Austin, Defense Department, theGrio.com
April 21, 2025
Critics call out Trump and Republicans after a report reveals Pete Hegseth sent military attack plans to his wife and…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
April 21, 2025
President Donald Trump's unusual Easter message to Democrats went through a list of greatest hits of grievances.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, AOC, Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
April 18, 2025
AOC's rising popularity comes she travels around the country for the "Fighting Oligarchy" tour with Senator Bernie Sanders.
Letitia James, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
April 18, 2025
Letitia James, New York State's top prosecutor, said the allegations lobbed at her by a Trump official are "baseless."
Tennessee State Capitol, Whip, theGrio.com
April 17, 2025
Jesse Chism, chair of the Tennessee Black Caucus, condemned Republicans for having a “lack of awareness” about the troubling reference.
Wes Moore, theGrio.com
April 17, 2025
Political strategist Reecie Colbert tells theGrio Wes Moore is "one of the most talented politicians that I've ever seen in…
Letitia James, Trump, theGrio.com
April 16, 2025
James was referred for criminal prosecution by a Trump official, signaling an escalation of President Trump's political animus agains her.
Donald Trump, Linda McMahon, Education Department, theGrio.com
April 16, 2025
The NAACP accuses the Trump administration of violating the civil rights of Black American students with its broad anti-DEI policies.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, theGrio.com
April 16, 2025
A town hall in the district of Marjorie Taylor Greene erupted in several outbursts, resulting in altercations with police and…
Chicago Mayor, Brandon Johnson, theGrio.com
April 15, 2025
"There's a long history of Black political leaders talking to people who may not see us as first class," said…
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
April 15, 2025
The poll conducted by POLITICO and UC Berkeley’s Citrin Center shows a mixed reaction to a hypothetical Harris bid for…
Barack Obama, Harvard University, theGrio.com
April 15, 2025
Former President Barack Obama said the Ivy League institution has set an important example for college and university campuses.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
April 14, 2025
Trump's remarks on Monday signal an escalation of an unprecedented (and likely illegal) proposal to deport U.S. citizens.