Brian Deese Steps Down as National Economic Council Director, Praised for His Contributions to US Economic Recovery

President Joe Biden announced Thursday that Brian Deese, his National Economic Council Director, will be stepping down from his role. In a statement, Biden praised Deese’s work during a difficult time for the US economy, calling him “critical” to the country’s economic recovery coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden highlighted Deese’s role in the passage of key legislation, including the bipartisan infrastructure law, the Covid-19 relief package, and the American Rescue Plan. He also noted Deese’s contribution to the transition of the historic economic recovery to steady and stable growth.

The announcement of Deese’s departure comes one day after the departure of White House chief of staff Ron Klain, who has been replaced by former COVID-19 czar Jeff Zients. No details were provided on a successor or timing of Deese’s departure.

Deese has served as director of the National Economic Council since Biden took office in January 2021. He has been a key figure in the Biden administration’s economic policy, and his departure marks a significant change in the White House’s economic team.

The Biden administration has yet to announce who will replace Deese, but the president’s statement praised Deese’s contributions to the US economy and thanked him for his service.