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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

Don Lemon, Jasmine Crockett, Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
January 30, 2026
"We are now in a full-blown constitutional crisis," said Crockett after Lemon and Fort, were taken into custody by federal…
Don Lemon, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 30, 2026
The arrest of Don Lemon by Trump's DOJ sent shockwaves, greatly escalating his years-long attacks on the free press.
Capitol building, theGrio.com
January 29, 2026
If Congress is unable to pass a funding package by Friday, the federal government will see its second shutdown in…
Barack Obama, ICE, Trump, theGrio.com
January 29, 2026
America's first Black president urges the public to "understand the broader implications" of the Trump administration's immigration agenda.
Liam Ramos, Jasmine Crockett, Dilley, Texas, TheGrio.com
January 29, 2026
, "I really don't know what it's going to take for there to be a wake up call in this…
Nicki Minaj, Trump Gold Card, theGrio.com
January 29, 2026
"The Trump administration is using her, and she, in part, is using them as well," Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross tells…
Fulton County, Election, Trump, FBI, Kash Patel, theGrio.com
January 28, 2026
The FBI seized ballots from the 2020 presidential election as part of a broader probe related to Trump's false claims…
January 28, 2026
"It’s the thesis statement of an administration built on grievance, racial division, confusion, and the scam of whiteness," said Dr.…
Nicki Minaj, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 28, 2026
"I would say she should be shamed, but it's obvious that she has none," political analyst Reecie Colbert tells theGrio.
Donald Trump, Ilhan Omar, theGrio.com
January 28, 2026
Trump's response to Omar's attack may not be surprising considering she has been a frequent target of the president.
Donald Trump, Ilhan Omar, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
Hours before the attack on Omar, Trump invoked her name yet again while defending his administration's controversial immigration policies.
Eleanor Holmes Norton, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
The retirement of Holmes Norton comes after calls for her to step aside over concerns about her ability to serve…
Chad Joseph, Rishi Samaroo, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
The plaintiffs, the mother and sister of Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, are seeking punishment by an award of unspecified…
Byron Donalds, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
"What people are seeing...around the country is the result of paid protests and paid agitators," said Rep. Byron Donalds.
Barack Obama, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
The New York Magazine feature offers interesting insights into the second term of Trump, who will turn 82 at the…
Karoline Leavitt, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
The political tide may be shifting for the Trump administration amid the uproar in Minnesota and across the country.
Symone Sanders-Townsend, Donald Trump, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
A letter from the Attorney General amid Trump's immigration crackdown is raising concerns about the government's targeting of U.S. elections.
Congress, Schumer, Booker, Warnock, DHS, ICE, funding, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
The political pushback could lead to another government shutdown if Republicans decline to strike a deal with Democrats on federal…
Kamala Harris, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Trump, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
During her run for president, Kamala Harris cautioned that it Trump would use militarization to turn against Americans who disagree…
Kamala Harris, Liam Ramos, theGrio.com
January 23, 2026
"He should be at home with his family, not used as bait by ICE," said the former U.S. vice president…