President Biden Enjoyed a Warm Welcome in Angola, but His Last Overseas Trip is Overshadowed by His Predecessor and Successor
President Biden made his long-awaited first visit to sub-Saharan Africa this week, arriving in Angola to a crowd of thousands. However, his trip is already being overshadowed by his predecessor and successor, President-elect Donald Trump.
As Trump takes the stage, world leaders have begun to shift their gaze to the incoming administration, with some even engaging directly with Trump and his team. According to Republican strategists, this is largely due to the significant difference in foreign policy approach between the two administrations.
While Biden is focusing on issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and global economic development, Trump is already shaping world events through his bold statements and actions. This has led to world leaders clamoring for attention from the president-elect, who is expected to take a more transactional approach to foreign policy.
Trump has been making waves in international diplomacy, meeting with world leaders and weighing in on major issues. This includes his recent invitation to French President Emmanuel Macron to attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, as well as his threat to block a Japanese company’s purchase of U.S. Steel.
Biden’s trip to Africa is seen as an attempt to cement his legacy on the world stage, but it is being overshadowed by Trump’s growing influence. World leaders are now looking to Trump as a key player in shaping global events, rather than the outgoing administration.
As President-elect, Trump is likely to be a major presence on the world stage in the coming weeks and months, with his actions and statements set to have far-reaching consequences. Meanwhile, Biden’s administration is expected to fade into the background, with world leaders shifting their focus to the new administration.
