The Danish government Sets Up Special Monitoring Operation to Track Trump Following Greenland Dispute

Taking action reminiscent of fictional guards, the Danish foreign affairs department has initiated a night watch team—not guarding against mythical threats, but to monitor the US president as Copenhagen is asleep.

This night watch starts at 5 p.m. local time daily and ends with a report produced at 7 a.m., which is then circulated throughout the Danish government and concerned offices covering statements made and events that occurred.

The role is understood to have been introduced following the bilateral row involving Copenhagen and Washington over Greenland this spring, when the American leader suggested taking control of the strategic territory.

Observers point out that this initiative is one of multiple examples of how Danish diplomacy and its civil service have had to adjust to the new reality of the Trump's current term.

A source close to the ministry stated, “It is fair to say that the situation in the region and the time difference separating Denmark and the US was a significant reason introducing this arrangement during the spring.”

Instead of all staff needing to promptly check their devices to catch up on news from the US, the ministry explained it had made a collective effort to stay updated on Trump actions.

An expert, a ex- senior analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, commented that this move demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the US as Denmark’s primary ally was dead. “Alliances are founded on common values and a common threat perception,” Kaarsbo added. “The president lacks both of those with us and it can be said he lacks it with the majority of Europe.”