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Taking action reminiscent of fictional guards, Denmark's foreign ministry has initiated a night watch unit—not guarding against mythical foes, but to track the US president as Denmark sleeps.

This night monitoring begins at 5pm local time daily and concludes with a report compiled at 7 a.m., which is then circulated throughout the Danish government and relevant offices covering statements made and events taking place.

The role is understood to have been introduced in the wake of the diplomatic row between Copenhagen and Washington regarding the Arctic island earlier this year, when the US president threatened acquiring control of the strategic territory.

Observers note that this initiative is one of several examples 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 close to the ministry stated, “It is fair to say that the situation in the region and the time zone gap between Copenhagen and the United States were a significant factor prompting this arrangement during the earlier months.”

Instead of everybody needing to promptly check their phones to stay informed on news from the US, the ministry explained it had undertaken a collective effort to remain informed on the president's actions.

An expert, a former chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this move demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the notion of the US as Denmark’s largest and most important partner was no longer valid. “Alliances are founded on common values and a common threat perception,” Kaarsbo added. “The president shares neither of those with us and I would argue he lacks it with most Europeans.”