The Danish government Sets Up Nighttime Monitoring Operation to Observe President Trump Following Arctic Row

In a move reminiscent of fictional watches, Denmark's foreign ministry has created a night watch unit—far from guarding against mythical foes, but to monitor Donald Trump as Denmark is asleep.

This night monitoring begins at 5pm in Denmark daily and ends with a summary produced at 7 a.m., which is then distributed across government departments and relevant agencies detailing statements made and developments taking place.

This position is understood to have been introduced in the wake of the diplomatic row involving Denmark and Washington over Greenland this spring, when the American leader threatened acquiring control of the strategic island.

Observers note that this initiative is among multiple instances of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adapt to the changed landscape of the Trump's current term.

An insider familiar with the ministry remarked, “It's accurate to say that the circumstances in the region and the time zone gap separating Copenhagen and the US was quite an important factor introducing this arrangement in the earlier months.”

Rather than all staff needing to promptly check their devices to stay informed on news from the United States, the ministry said it had undertaken a collective effort to remain informed on the president's activities.

An expert, a ex- chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, stated that this move demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark’s primary ally was no longer valid. “Partnerships are founded on shared principles and a mutual view of threats,” he said. “Trump lacks both of those with Denmark and I would argue he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”