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In a move reminiscent of TV series guards, Denmark's foreign ministry has initiated a night watch team—not guarding against fantasy foes, but to monitor the US president while Copenhagen sleeps.

The night monitoring begins at 5pm in Denmark daily and ends with a summary compiled at 7 a.m., which is then circulated throughout government departments and relevant agencies covering statements made and events taking place.

This position is understood to have been introduced in the wake of the diplomatic row between Denmark and the US regarding Greenland this spring, when the American leader suggested taking control of the strategic island.

Observers point out that this initiative is one of multiple examples of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adjust to the new reality of the second Trump administration.

An insider familiar with the foreign office stated, “It's accurate to say that the situation in the region and the time difference separating Copenhagen and the United States were quite an important factor prompting this arrangement in the spring.”

Rather than everybody having to immediately reach for their phones to stay informed on news from the United States, the ministry said it had undertaken a coordinated approach to stay updated on Trump activities.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- senior analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, commented that this development demonstrated, “as we have always known,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark’s largest and most important ally was no longer valid. “Partnerships are built on shared principles and a mutual view of threats,” Kaarsbo added. “Trump lacks both of those with us and it can be said he doesn't share it with most Europeans.”