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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

Jasmine Crockett, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 9, 2026
The U.S. Senate candidate tells theGrio that President Donald Trump should have been "disqualified" from running for president in 2024.
Jasmine Crockett, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 9, 2026
In an interview with theGrio, Jasmine Crockett gets candid on her feelings about how Black women are treated in the…
Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
February 6, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: "I think it's time out for buttoned up," Crockett told theGrio during a wide-ranging interview with theGrio.
Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico, theGrio.com
February 5, 2026
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, says she believes the claim about Talarico from a TikTok political influencer is true.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 5, 2026
"It's not enough to declare a month of recognition when the systems we rely on to repair justice are not…
Kamala Harris, theGrio.com
February 5, 2026
Harris joins People For The American Way to mobilize "pro-justice, pro-fairness, pro-democracy young people against far-right extremism."
Gregory Meeks, Scott Bessent, theGrio.com
February 4, 2026
Meeks pressed Bessent about the United Arab Emirates buying a $500 million stake in President Trump's crypto business.
Gregory Jackson, theGrio.com
February 4, 2026
Longtime gun violence prevention advocate Gregory Jackson says he's ready to bring his federal government experience to the local level.
Aliya Rahman, theGrio.com
February 4, 2026
Aliya Rahman says DHS officers violently arrested her and ignored her pleas for medical attention despite repeatedly saying she was…
Donald Trump, Tom Homan, theGrio.com
February 4, 2026
"This ill-planned and ill-executed surge didn’t make our communities safer; instead, it traumatized families, destabilized our neighborhoods."
Karoline Leavitt, Bad Bunny, theGrio.com
February 3, 2026
Karoline Leavitt accused Bad Bunny and other celebrities of a double standard after several Grammy winners slammed the Trump administration.
Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 3, 2026
Donald Trump exclusively calling out cities that have a majority Black and Brown population is not a coincidence to critics…
Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
February 3, 2026
Despite the government's quick reopening, funding for DHS remains uncertain as Republicans and Democrats work on a deal.
Trump, Black voters, elections, theGrio.com
February 3, 2026
Trump's claim that elections should be overhauled by the government drew outrage and concern for its implications for Black voters.
Black History Month, Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, Joseph Rainey, theGrio.com
February 2, 2026
From the Oval Office to Congress, Black people have made considerable gains – and helped to change the face of…
James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, theGrio.com
February 2, 2026
"Keep my name out of your mouth while you're at it," said former U.S. Congressman Colin Allred after claims from…
Jerome Richardson, DOJ, Pam Bondi, Minneapolis, Church, Arrest, theGrio.com
February 2, 2026
The GoFundMe page for Temple college senior Jerome Richardson's legal defense has already raised over $11,000.
Donald Trump, Trevor Noah, theGrio.com
February 2, 2026
Trevor Noah wasn't the only celebrity voice who was critical of President Trump at Sunday night's Grammys ceremony.
Don Lemon, theGrio.com
January 30, 2026
"The playbook to come for our civil rights, our constitutional rights, and racial democracy," civil rights leader Maya Wiley tells…
Don Lemon, White House, theGrio.com
January 30, 2026
An ex-Biden White House aide tells theGrio the post "underscores the particular contempt this Administration has for Black Americans."