Gerren Keith Gaynor

@MrGerrenalist

White House Correspondent 🇺🇸 Managing Editor of Politics @theGrio l @ColumbiaJourn + @Morehouse 🎓 email: [email protected]

Washington, DC

Joined April 2009

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Gerren Keith Gaynor@MrGerrenalist · Jan 24

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WWABJ - Washington Association of Black Journalists@WABJDC · Jan 24

ICYMI: @MrGerrenalist asked @realDonaldTrump for his response to the civil rights leaders who've said his executive orders revoking DEI programs contradict Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “dream”

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theGrio.com@theGrio · Jul 11

Civil rights organizations warn that MAGA-aligned efforts are reshaping the 14th Amendment—the constitutional guarantee of equal protection—to restrict birthright citizenship, and more. #OnTheGrio ✍🏾: @mrgerrenalist thegrio.com/2025/07/11/14t…

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theGrio.com@theGrio · Jul 25

Gov. Wes Moore says Trump’s denial of FEMA aid to Maryland is “an insult” and vows to take him to court. Critics say Trump's move to block support appears politically motivated. Full story from @theGrio and @MrGerrenalist ✍🏾: thegrio.com/2025/07/25/gov…

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theGrio.com@theGrio · Jul 24

In case you missed it, rewatch our LIVE recap of top stories w/ @NatashaSAlford @panamajackson and @MrGerrenalist! 🔁 TheGrio Weekly: Trump Distracts with MLK Files & Obama Claims | Remember... youtube.com/live/Kjc4SzGOE… via @YouTube

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Gerren Keith Gaynor@MrGerrenalist · Jul 23

Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduces bill to restore Biden-era DEI orders, calls for 'Third Reconstruction' cc: ⁦@AyannaPressley⁩ ⁦@RepPressley⁩ ⁦@NationalAction⁩ ⁦@NCBCP⁩ ⁦@NatUrbanLeague⁩ thegrio.com/2025/07/23/aya…

MrGerrenalist's tweet card. Pressley's "Equity In Government Act" takes on President Trump's "wholesale attack" on diversity, equity, and inclusion and civil rights.

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Natasha S. Alford@NatashaSAlford · Jul 18

And we’re baaaaaack… TheGrio Weekly reboot is live and here on YouTube! Get the latest with me, @panamajackson and @MrGerrenalist every Thursday- thanks in advance for the love and hit that subscribe button! 🔔- July 17, 2025 youtube.com/live/w4yQoCjtY… via @YouTube @theGrio

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theGrio.com@theGrio · Jul 16

Rep. Maxine Waters says new crypto bills are “dangerous” and help Trump build “the most corrupt self-dealing crypto environment this country has ever seen.” 💰 With Trump’s coin earning $620M, she says it’s time to wake up. (✍🏾 @mrgerrenalist) Read more: thegrio.com/2025/07/16/rep…

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theGrio.com@theGrio · Jul 12

While red states target DEI, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pushing back. In a new interview with theGrio, he explains why he’s not backing down on diversity—even in Trump country. "Diversity is a strength and never a weakness." ✍🏾 @mrgerrenalist 🔗 thegrio.com/2025/07/11/ken…

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theGrio.com@theGrio · Jul 3

Hakeem Jeffries delivered a record-breaking nearly 9-hour House speech to slam Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” — and he used the Bible to do it. "Our job is to stand up for the poor, the sick and the afflicted," he said. Full story below: thegrio.com/2025/07/03/hak… ✍🏾 @mrgerrenalist

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Gerren Keith Gaynor@MrGerrenalist · Jul 3

Will JD Vance get the Kamala Harris treatment for his tie-breaking vote for 'One Big Beautiful Bill'? cc: ⁦@ReecieColbert⁩ @Hymamoore⁩ ⁦@paynedc⁩ thegrio.com/2025/07/02/jd-…

MrGerrenalist's tweet card. The U.S. vice president, who called $930 billion in Medicaid cuts "immaterial," will almost certainly become a target for Democrats.

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Gerren Keith Gaynor@MrGerrenalist · Jul 2

Critics warn Trump and Republicans' ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will be ugly for Black Americans Reactions from: ⁦@JasmineForUS⁩ ⁦⁦@BrooksLaSureCMS⁩ ⁦@blackfutureslab⁩ ⁦@SenatorWarnock⁩ ⁦@RepJeffries⁩ ⁩ thegrio.com/2025/07/01/tru…

MrGerrenalist's tweet card. "Trump and GOP lawmakers have launched a direct attack on Black communities and the basic rights we fight for every day," said Kristin Powell.

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Rep. LaMonica McIver@RepLaMonica · Jun 26

Yesterday, I spoke with @mrgerrenalist about finding political courage in Trump’s America. This is a sad time for our country, but I have faith that justice will prevail.

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theGrio.com@theGrio · Jun 24

Black farmers are fighting for survival—again. Trump’s DEI rollback is choking off access to funding support, farmers say. “Companies...are running scared,” says John Boyd Jr. Read more on the ripple effects of anti-DEI policy (✍🏾 @mrgerrenalist): thegrio.com/2025/06/23/tru…

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theGrio.com@theGrio · Jun 19

For #Juneteenth✊🏾, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced new actions to restore justice and close the racial wealth gap. He tells theGrio's @MrGerrenalist why he is tackling marijuana clemency and community development with "unapologetic urgency." 👉🏾 thegrio.com/2025/06/19/gov…

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Gerren Keith Gaynor@MrGerrenalist · Jun 19

When asked if President Trump planned to commemorate the Juneteenth federal holiday, White House @PressSec Karoline Leavitt said she is “not tracking his signature” on a proclamation. Acknowledging today is a federal holiday, she said, “We’re working 24/7.”

MrGerrenalist's tweet image. When asked if President Trump planned to commemorate the Juneteenth federal holiday, White House @PressSec Karoline Leavitt said she is “not tracking his signature” on a proclamation. Acknowledging today is a federal holiday, she said, “We’re working 24/7.”

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theGrio.com@theGrio · Jun 18

“Every moment of Black joy is an act of resistance.” — Angela Angel This Juneteenth hits different under Trump for many reasons. The holiday is now a flashpoint in the fight for Black history, memory and freedom. Read more #OntheGrio (✍🏾@mrgerrenalist): thegrio.com/2025/06/18/jun…

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Gerren Keith Gaynor@MrGerrenalist · Jun 12

Trump's military deployment in LA seen as dangerous prelude for majority Black and Brown cities 👉🏾 Weighing in: ⁦@RepMaxineWaters⁩ ⁦@Blklivesmatter⁩ ⁦@peoplefor⁩ ⁦@American_Bridge⁩ thegrio.com/2025/06/12/tru…

MrGerrenalist's tweet card. "If he can successfully militarize LA without significant political consequences, Baltimore is next," said Angela Angel of BLM PAC.

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theGrio.com@theGrio · Jun 7

“The girls are fighting” and many say it was a predictable breakup. But while Trump and Musk go viral for trading barbs, Democrats warn their feud distracts from real policy threats facing our communities. (✍🏾 @mrgerrenalist) 📲 Read more: thegrio.com/2025/06/06/tru…

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REFORM Alliance@REFORM · Jun 2

🥊 Charles Duke Tanner was once an undefeated boxer. But in 2004, he was sentenced to life in prison for a first-time nonviolent drug offense. His sentence was commuted in 2020, freeing him from incarceration — but he had 10 years of supervised release to serve. As Duke says, “I…

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Gerren Keith Gaynor@MrGerrenalist · May 29

.@WhiteHouse @PressSec Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the Trump administration submitted a ceasefire proposal backed by Israel that was sent to Hamas. “We hope that a ceasefire in Gaza will take place,” she told reporters at Thursday’s press briefing.

MrGerrenalist's tweet image. .@WhiteHouse @PressSec Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the Trump administration submitted a ceasefire proposal backed by Israel that was sent to Hamas.

“We hope that a ceasefire in Gaza will take place,” she told reporters at Thursday’s press briefing.

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theGrio.com@theGrio · May 29

Alice Johnson is the face of Trump’s clemency push—but is she being used for cover? Critics like host and author Reecie Colbert say Johnson is there to provide cover for egregiously racist and hostile policies. (✍🏾 @mrgerrenalist) Read more #OntheGrio: thegrio.com/2025/05/29/ali…

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