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About Gerren Keith Gaynor

Gerren Keith Gaynor is a White House Correspondent and the Managing Editor of Politics at theGrio. He is based in Washington, D.C. He covers the White House, Capitol Hill, and national politics. As part of the White House press corps and presidential press pool, Gaynor provides the first on-the-ground reporting in the nation's capital on behalf of Black and LGBTQ communities. Gaynor has covered two presidential administrations, starting with the Biden-Harris administration in 2021. A major highlight of his career was interviewing Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 election.

Gaynor’s work in Washington helped lead to theGrio becoming the first Black-owned digital news outlet to get a seat in the White House press briefing room. Gaynor has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Cheddar TV, Revolt News, and Fox Soul. Forbes recognized Gaynor as one of “10 Black LGBTQ+ Figures And Activists to Know.” He was also recognized as a Power 50 honoree by the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA). He's also a two-time honoree of the "Native Son 101" annual list and received the "James Baldwin Storyteller Award" from the LGBTQ advocacy nonprofit TruEvolution. As a Black, queer journalist, Gaynor understands the power of diversity and visibility, which is why he counts it as a privilege to represent Black and LGBTQ+ communities in political spaces where diversity has not historically been embraced. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Gaynor is a proud HBCU graduate of Morehouse College and a graduate of Columbia University School of Journalism.

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Donald Trump, groceries, theGrio.com
November 6, 2025
The president is now seizing on the use of certain vocabulary to explain the Republican Party's major losses on Election…
SNAP, EBT, theGrio.com
November 5, 2025
A partial funding of the food assistance program will leave millions of families with less resources to cover the cost…
Kamala Harris, Kamala Harris NBCSL, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Kamala Harris National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Harris campaign, Rep. Torrey Harris, theGrio.com
November 5, 2025
TheGrio takes a closer look into the aftermath of the 2024 election and why Black women remain optimistic in the…
Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
Mamdani was elected the next mayor of New York City, making history as its first Muslim mayor and the youngest…
Winsome Earle-Sears, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
Despite securing the Republican nomination in Virginia's gubernatorial race, Winsome Earle-Sears failed to land an endorsement from Trump.
Donald Trump, Economy, Black voters, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown says a coalition is rising up against Trump's MAGA agenda and that "now is…
Donald Trump, SNAP, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
Trump's announcement would violate rulings from federal judges that ordered the use of emergency funds to provide critical SNAP benefits.
Zohran Mamdani, 50 Cent, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
"Even though we have a disagreement on tax policy, every time I get a death threat, I still listen to…
Trump, SNAP, theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
The CBC blasted Trump's decision as a "blatant violation" of rulings that determined that its initial freezing of SNAP payments…
Nicki Minaj, Donald Trump, Nigeria, Christians, theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
Despite claims made by Trump, Nigeria said Christians are not being persecuted in their country. In fact, the data also…
Black voters, Election Day, theGrio.com
November 3, 2025
Tuesday marks the first Election Day since Donald Trump's 2024 victory, giving voters an opportunity to weigh in on his…
Hakeem Jeffries, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
October 31, 2025
"He should be functioning as the president...But of course, he's shown no interest in doing that," said Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
Donald Trump, SNAP, government shutdown, theGrio.com
October 31, 2025
"Without question, the cruelty of this shutdown is intentional," said Alexsis Rodgers, political director at Black to the Future Action…
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
October 31, 2025
"What about those babies?" said the former vice president while discussing the actions of her 2024 presidential opponent.
Donald Trump, Chicago, theGrio.com
October 30, 2025
Chicago leaders have for months decried the federal presence in their city, pointing to incidents of violent interactions.
Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, theGrio.com
October 30, 2025
"My takeaway is his motivation was all about himself," said former Vice President Kamala Harris of her former boss, Joe…
Obamacare, Affordable Care Act, Trump, theGrio.com
October 29, 2025
The cost of health care under Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, is at the center of the current government…
Lupita Nyong'o, Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor, theGrio.com
October 29, 2025
"Zohran has always been an incredibly talented and productive person," said the Academy Award-winning actress.
shanquella robinson, thegrio.com
October 29, 2025
"Shanquella’s life mattered, and her legacy will continue to drive the fight for truth, transparency, and justice."
Karine Jean-Pierre, theGrio.com
October 29, 2025
Katie Miller suggested the ex-Biden spokesperson was never qualified for the job, despite her years of experience in government and…