President Biden's recent visit to Angola, while greeted warmly by thousands, appears to be unfolding under the looming presence of President-elect Donald Trump. Political observers suggest that Biden, on what is likely his last international trip before Trump's inauguration, is already being eclipsed on the global stage.

"Mar-a-Lago has become the new Oval Office," remarked Matthew Bartlett, a Republican strategist and former State Department official, highlighting the shift in global attention. This sentiment is echoed by Matt Mowers, a GOP public affairs strategist and former diplomat, who suggests Biden has been operating as a "lame duck" president for months, with world leaders already looking ahead to the next administration.

Political scientist Wayne Lesperance observes a rapid shift in loyalties and attention towards the incoming president. Despite the Biden administration's significant contributions, such as brokering a ceasefire in Lebanon, world leaders are increasingly engaging directly with Trump.

Trump's upcoming attendance at the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, further solidifies his return to the global spotlight. This event, following a recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago, underscores Trump's growing influence.

The Trudeau meeting, prompted by Trump's threats of a trade war with Canada and Mexico, reportedly included a suggestion from Trump that Canada become the 51st state. Trump has also made headlines with strong pronouncements on the hostage situation in Gaza and his vow to block the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese company, aligning with Biden's stance on the matter.

While Biden's Africa trip focuses on strengthening ties and combating HIV/AIDS, a continent Trump did not visit during his first term, it's likely to be overshadowed by Trump's activities. This shift in attention, according to Mowers, is amplified by the stark contrast between Biden's and Trump's foreign policy approaches.

Mowers notes Trump's proactive and assertive stance on global issues, while Bartlett emphasizes the global demand for strong leadership. Lesperance observes that Biden's efforts to solidify his legacy are being largely overlooked as world leaders focus on Trump's emerging foreign policy team and pronouncements. He concludes that while Biden is on what appears to be a "victory tour," the world's attention has already moved on.