avatar

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
March 4, 2025
"Diversity isn't the reason why families can't afford housing," said Rep. Lateefah Simon in a "prebuttal" to Trump's address to…
Al Green, TheGrio.com
March 4, 2025
Rep. Green of Texas is a frequent critic of President Donald Trump and vowed to introduce articles of impeachment.
Lateefah Simon, Jasmine Crockett, Yvette Clarke, theGrio.com
March 4, 2025
"We're going to be in his face," said Congressional Black Caucus chairwoman, U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y.
Mia Love, theGrio.com
March 3, 2025
The 49-year-old former Utah congresswoman's family issued a public update on her health after a 2022 diagnosis of glioblastoma brain…
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, theGrio.com
March 3, 2025
"It used to be that they would just outright say n----r. They just don't say that anymore," Baltimore City Mayor…
Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
February 28, 2025
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Republicans are "lying" about not cutting Medicaid and took aim at Trump's billionaire advisor.
Karine Jean-Pierre, theGrio.com
February 27, 2025
“I have never seen anything like that,” said Jean Pierre while speaking at a forum at Harvard Kennedy School Institute…
thegrio, Eric Adams, NYC Mayor, slur, corruption
February 26, 2025
"All these Negroes who are asking me to step down, God forgive them," said New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 26, 2025
The president should "stop posting AI fantasies of a Gaza filled with idols of himself," says Edward Ahmed Mitchell, deputy…
Justin Bibb, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 25, 2025
Mayor Justin Bibb says Trump's executive orders put racial progress in jeopardy, and shares the importance of preserving Black history.
Donald Trump, Joy Reid, theGrio.com
February 24, 2025
In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump railed against Joy Reid, Al Sharpton and MSNBC as a "threat to…
Byron Donalds, theGrio.com
February 21, 2025
"RUN, BYRON, RUN!" President Trump wrote on Truth Social. Democrats, however, aren't impressed by the Florida congressman.
Donald Trump, Tiger Woods, theGrio.com
February 20, 2025
Trump welcomed hundreds for a Black History Month reception, where he was joined by Tiger Woods and a cadre of…
President Barack Obama, theGrio.com
February 20, 2025
Black politicians have made considerable gains and helped to change the face of U.S. politics as we know it.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 19, 2025
"We've seen similar efforts like this before, and we've seen that Trump administration lose them," Janai Nelson of Legal Defense…
Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
February 19, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett said voters may eventually have second thoughts about electing President Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
February 19, 2025
As Harris weighs her political future, her business ventures with Creative Artists Agency could help shape her public messaging to…
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
February 17, 2025
Harris is set to be honored a month after leaving office and amid continued questions about what is next for…
Linda McMahon, theGrio.com
February 14, 2025
Linda McMahon was pressed on Black History Month observances and whether or not she would support more funding more HBCUs…
Enrique Tarrio, leader of the Proud Boys
February 13, 2025
“If I do run, I want to be in that building that they accused me of trying to storm,” said…