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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

May 5, 2026
Monday's blunt dissent comes weeks after Ketanji Brown Jackson gave a rare rebuke of her colleagues during a lecture at…
Hakeem Jeffries, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
May 4, 2026
Jeffries, who could become the first Black House speaker in January 2027, has become the president's latest political target.
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 04: President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Janai Nelson (C) speaks to members of the press after the oral argument of the Merrill v. Milligan case at the U.S. Supreme Court on October 4, 2022 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) theGrio.com
May 1, 2026
"We're at a point where anything that advances Black voting rights is problematic. Any claim of white grievance is invited…
April 30, 2026
"I'm not here because I'm Black," said Rep. Wesley Hunt when confronted about the number of Black Republicans leaving Congress.
Cleo Fields, Troy Carter, Donald Trump, Jeff Landry, theGrio.com
April 30, 2026
"This is bigger than Louisiana. This is bigger than the Congressional Black Caucus. This is about our democracy," says U.S.…
Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, theGrio.com
April 29, 2026
"There is no question our fight became harder today, but I know we are up for the battle," said former Vice…
Supreme Court, theGrio.com
April 29, 2026
"This is a decision that can eliminate Black representation and take our country back centuries," says Nadine Smith of Color…
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, theGrio.com
April 29, 2026
"The only way they get away with all the scandals...is by saying 'that Black guy did it first,'" said Dr.…
Donald Trump, Passport, theGrio.com
April 28, 2026
"This is more consistent with a monarchy - or worse a cult - that idolizes its leader," says Desirée Cormier…
Ayanna Pressley, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
April 28, 2026
"Instead of attacking affordability, he's attacking everything and everyone," U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley tells theGrio.
April 27, 2026
"It’s incumbent upon all us to reject the idea that violence has any place in our democracy," said America's first…
Hakeem Jeffries, Karoline Leavitt, theGrio.com
April 27, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives Democratic leader called Karoline Leavitt a "disgrace" and a "stone-cold liar."
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.