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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

Donald Trump, Congress, theGrio.com
February 24, 2026
Only 21% of Black Americans approve of the president's job performance, a decrease from 28% when he returned to office…
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Gavin Newsom, theGrio.com
February 24, 2026
"That wasn’t an attack on anyone. It was a moment of vulnerability about his own journey," shared Mayor Andre Dickens.
Greg Mathis, Jesse Jackson, theGrio.com
February 23, 2026
"He was a father figure...the most influential person, male in my life, in that I didn't have a father," Judge…
Gavin Newsom, theGrio.com
February 23, 2026
"He's a great wordsmith, so I was kind of bothered by the way that he said it," Democratic strategist Ameshia…
Donald Trump, Tariffs, theGrio.com
February 20, 2026
The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision is expected to bring great relief to Black businesses and the consumers who patron them.
Jesse Jackson, Capitol, theGrio.com
February 20, 2026
"I think others should be angry...This is about Black humanity," Judge Greg Mathis told theGrio of the denial to have…
February 19, 2026
"We will not allow untrained, unqualified, and unaccountable ICE agents to deputize our law enforcement officers,” said Governor Moore. 
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, theGrio.com
February 19, 2026
Obama recently said aliens are real, but clarified that there's "no evidence" that "extraterrestrials have made contact with us."
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 19, 2026
“It’s pretty remarkable to watch how rapidly the buyer's remorse is setting in for Donald Trump," Dem strategist Joel Payne…
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
February 19, 2026
Pastor Doug Wilson, a self-described "paleo-Confederate," has argued that Christian enslavers were on "firm scriptural grounds."
Donald Trump, Obama, Obamacare, Trumpcare, theGrio.com
February 18, 2026
"It’s coming straight from the horse’s mouth,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about a recent Truth Social post.
Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Scott Turner, theGrio.com
February 18, 2026
"Trump has failed Black America in his second term the same way he failed Black America in his first term,"…
Karoline Leavitt, White House, theGrio.com
February 18, 2026
“I'm happy to provide you those receipts,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt when asked about Trump being called…
Donald Trump, Jesse Jackson, theGrio.com
February 17, 2026
"I think that Trump has done an awful lot to set race relations back by inciting fear in people," Jackson…
Barack Obama, Jesse Jackson, theGrio.com
February 17, 2026
"Reverend Jackson also created opportunities for generations of African Americans and inspired countless more, including us."
Donald Trump, Jesse Jackson, Barack Obama, theGrio.com
February 17, 2026
Trump touted his perceived accomplishments in the Black community, while attacking Barack Obama and denying that he is a racist.
Donald Trump, Wes Moore, theGrio.com
February 17, 2026
A spokesperson for Maryland Gov. Moore says Trump, yet again, "has his facts wrong" after the president's attack on Truth…
Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, NFL, Pardon, theGrio.com
February 13, 2026
Trump has issued many pardons, including baseball legend Darryl Strawberry, rapper NBA YoungBoy, and Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover.
White House, theGrio.com
February 13, 2026
Both enslaved and free Black Americans played a critical role in the human labor that erected the White House in…
Mandela Barnes, theGrio.com
February 13, 2026
After a close 2022 U.S. Senate defeat, Barnes returned to his roots of organizing, setting up what he hopes is…