# US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety has announced his resignation following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. Brigety, a Democrat under outgoing President Joe Biden, will depart in January ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Brigety highlighted how his tenure involved the fostering of key economic partnerships. According to TimesLive, Brigety claimed to have supported 267-thousand South African jobs, advancing youth, education, and health initiatives during his term.
US Ambassador to SA Reuben Brigety resigns following Trump victory