An ex-diplomat has said President-elect Donald Trump 's return to the White House could be good for Africa. Dr. Kingsley Makhubela, a former senior South African diplomat and the former South African Chief of Protocol, has stated that Trump's directness and focus on negotiation could benefit African nations.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre briefed reporters on Wednesday following the meeting between President Biden and President-elect Trump. During the visit, Biden congratulated Trump for his victory.