Biden overshadowed on world stage as Mar-a-Lago trumps White House.

This week, President Biden received a warm welcome from a large crowd in Angola as he made his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa.

Biden's last overseas trip before Trump assumes the presidency is being overshadowed by both his predecessor and successor on the world stage.

Matthew Bartlett, a Republican strategist who served at the State Department during Trump's first term, told Planet Chronicle that the Oval Office has been replaced by Mar-a-Lago.

For months, Matt Mowers, a seasoned GOP public affairs strategist and former diplomat at the State Department under Trump, has argued that "Joe Biden has been essentially a lame duck" and that "world leaders have been turning their attention to the next administration."

The attention of world leaders has shifted from Washington to Mar-a-lago with breathtaking speed, as President-elect is still weeks away from taking the oath of office.

The Biden White House is likely to disagree with such sentiments, especially after the current administration played a significant role in ending the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. However, it is clear that world leaders have already begun to engage directly with the incoming president and administration.

The French president invited Trump to attend the VIP event for the official reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral, which was damaged by a fire five years ago.

The president-elect's appearance will mark Trump's unofficial return to the global stage, and it serves as a reminder that he is increasingly the focal point of global attention.

A week after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dined with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, the trip to Paris was planned.

Trump contended that Canada was ineffective in preventing significant amounts of drugs and unauthorized individuals from entering the U.S. through its northern border, while also emphasizing the substantial trade deficit between the two countries.

Bret Baier of Planet Chronicle reported that Trump proposed to Trudeau the possibility of Canada becoming the 51st state.

Trump issued a warning on social media that there would be dire consequences if Hamas does not release all hostages in Gaza before his inauguration on January 20.

Later, Trump announced his intention to prevent Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel, a leading American manufacturer.

"As President, I will prevent the acquisition of the once-great U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel of Japan."

Trump and Biden share the same stance on keeping U.S. Steel under American ownership, with Trump echoing his earlier comments on the campaign trail.

Biden's visit to Africa is emphasizing his administration's dedication to the continent, which has attracted significant investments from China. Additionally, Biden is showcasing America's comprehensive initiative to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa, a region that Trump did not visit during his first term in office.

The upcoming trip of the president will be overshadowed by Trump's upcoming stop in France, as world leaders increasingly court the president-elect.

The difference in the Biden and Trump approach to foreign policy is so pronounced that it is more noticeable when the spotlight shifts from the outgoing to the incoming president, according to Mowers.

Trump is already shaping world events by being bold and timid in his statements, and the world is reacting to this American strength.

Bartlett observed that "the world requires leadership." Mowers stated that "effective leaders must interact with Trump."

Biden's swing through Africa during his final weeks as a lame duck president is typically filled with celebratory moments and efforts to cement his legacy. The focus is often on his role on the world stage on behalf of America and its allies.

The world has turned the page on Biden's victory tour, as his pronouncements on Ukraine, Gaza, and climate change are largely ignored by world leaders. Instead, they focus on Trump's foreign policy picks and changes in U.S. foreign policy position.