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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

Wes Moore, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
March 5, 2026
"I'm just seeing a whole series of contradictions," Moore told theGrio of Trump's justification for the widening war in the…
ICE, Kristi Noem, DHS, theGrio.com
March 5, 2026
"Whoever it is in charge, ICE needs to be abolished, and the terror must end period," Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana…
Miami-Dade Republican Party, WhatsApp, theGrio.com
March 5, 2026
The revelation of the Miami-Dade chat group isn't the first such leaked chat exposing racist views among young Republicans.
Karoline Leavitt, White House, theGrio.com
March 4, 2026
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the State Department is organizing flights for U.S. citizens stranded in the Gulf region.
Rev. Frederick Haynes, theGrio.com
March 4, 2026
If elected in November, Haynes will join a legacy of Black pastors to enter Congress, including U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.
Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico, theGrio.com
March 4, 2026
Crockett said she was "heartbroken" over the messy election process caused by Republicans and their attempts to disenfranchise voters.
Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico, theGrio.com
March 3, 2026
Crockett told supporters there would likely not be a winner declared on Tuesday night in the hotly contested election against…
Jasmine Crockett, Texas, theGrio.com
March 3, 2026
"Do not give up and do not give in," said the U.S. Senate hopeful following "chaos" at voting polls in…
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Iran, theGrio.com
March 3, 2026
National security experts dispute President Donald Trump's claims about Obama's 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
March 2, 2026
"Don’t use us as a justification for your views, especially when it comes to issues that impact Black women," said…
James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
March 2, 2026
The contentious Texas U.S. Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico will soon come to an end as Election…
Donald Trump, Iran, theGrio.com
March 2, 2026
The joint U.S.-Israeli military operations have heightened national security concerns and will drive up gas prices.
Ilhan Omar, Nancy Mace, theGrio.com
March 2, 2026
"Please restrain from drinking too much as you have been warned from your staff," Omar fired back after Mace's snappy…
Donald Trump, Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei , theGrio.com
February 28, 2026
"This is a dangerous and unnecessary gamble with American lives that also jeopardizes stability," said former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump, tariffs, dividend, theGrio.com
February 27, 2026
"Run us our money, get it back quickly," U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum told theGrio as Trump figures out what to…
Kamala Harris, Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
February 27, 2026
"Jasmine has the experience and record to hold Donald Trump and his billionaire cronies accountable," said the former vice president.
Donald Trump, Black History Month, theGrio.com
February 27, 2026
"These people put the prop in propaganda," political analyst Reecie Colbert told theGrio of the White House social media video.
Donald Trump, Black voters, theGrio.com
February 27, 2026
While Black voters say they feel the harm of the Trump administration, there are barriers to mobilizing them in future…
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 26, 2026
Multiple reports of omitted documents from the Epstein files have prompted an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Ayanna Pressley, theGrio.com
February 26, 2026
Pressley tells theGrio the resolution seeks to counter Trump's attempts to "rewrite and whitewash" Black history through executive action.