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Taking action inspired by TV series guards, the Danish foreign ministry has initiated a nighttime monitoring team—not to fend off mythical foes, but to monitor Donald Trump while Denmark sleeps.

This night watch starts at 5pm local time each day and concludes with a report produced at 7 a.m., which is then circulated across government departments and relevant agencies covering what was said and events that occurred.

This position is believed to have been established following the bilateral dispute between Denmark and the US regarding the Arctic island this spring, when the US president suggested taking control of the strategic territory.

Observers point out that this initiative is one of multiple instances of how Denmark's foreign policy and its government administration have had to adapt to the changed landscape of the second Trump administration.

A source familiar with the ministry remarked, “It's accurate to say that the circumstances in Greenland and the time difference separating Denmark and the United States was quite an important factor introducing this system in the spring.”

Instead of everybody having to promptly reach for their phones to stay informed on news from the United States, the foreign office said it had made a collective effort to remain informed on Trump actions.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a former senior analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, stated that this move showed, “as long understood,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark's primary partner was no longer valid. “Partnerships are built on shared principles and a mutual view of threats,” Kaarsbo added. “Trump lacks both of those with Denmark and I would argue he lacks it with the majority of Europe.”