Top Biden Economic Adviser Joins Harris Campaign as Recession Fears Mount

Gene Sperling's departure from the White House coincides with a major stock market downturn and rising economic uncertainty.

Gene Sperling leaves his role as Biden's senior economic adviser to join Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.
The U.S. stock market experienced a significant drop, with the Dow Jones falling over 1,000 points.
Recent jobs data showed far fewer jobs created than expected, triggering recession warnings.
Sperling's tenure included managing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan and efforts to combat inflation.
The timing of Sperling's move raises questions about the economic outlook and Harris's campaign strategy.