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In a move inspired by fictional watches, the Danish foreign ministry has initiated a night watch unit—far from guarding against mythical foes, but to monitor Donald Trump while Denmark sleeps.

This night watch begins at 5pm local time each day and ends with a summary produced at 7am, which is then distributed across government departments and relevant offices covering what was said and events that occurred.

The role is understood to have been established in the wake of the diplomatic row between Denmark and Washington over the Arctic island earlier this year, when the American leader threatened taking control of the strategic island.

Observers point out that this initiative is among 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 ministry remarked, “It is fair to say that the situation in the region and the time difference between Denmark and the US were a significant reason prompting this arrangement in the earlier months.”

Rather than everybody needing to immediately reach for their phones to catch up on updates from the United States, the ministry explained it had undertaken a coordinated approach to remain informed on the president's actions.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this development showed, “as long understood,” that the notion of the US as Denmark's largest and most important ally was no longer valid. “Alliances are founded on common values and a mutual view of threats,” Kaarsbo said. “The president shares neither of those with Denmark and it can be said he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”