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Taking action reminiscent of TV series guards, the Danish foreign affairs department has created a night watch unit—far from to fend off mythical foes, but to track Donald Trump as Denmark is asleep.

The night monitoring begins at 5pm in Denmark each day and concludes with a summary produced at 7am, which is then distributed throughout government departments and relevant agencies covering statements made and developments that occurred.

This position is believed to have been established in the wake of the diplomatic row between Copenhagen and Washington over Greenland earlier this year, when the US president suggested acquiring control of the resource-rich territory.

Analysts note that this initiative is one of multiple examples of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adapt to the changed landscape of the second Trump administration.

A source familiar with the foreign office stated, “It is fair to say that the situation in the region and the time difference separating Denmark and the US were a significant reason introducing this system in the earlier months.”

Instead of all staff having to immediately reach for their phones to catch up on updates from the United States, the ministry explained it had made a collective effort to remain informed on Trump actions.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- senior analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, stated that this move demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark's primary partner was dead. “Partnerships are founded on common values and a mutual view of threats,” he said. “Trump lacks both of those with Denmark and I would argue he lacks it with most Europeans.”