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In a move reminiscent of TV series guards, the Danish foreign ministry has created a nighttime monitoring team—not guarding against mythical foes, but to monitor Donald Trump while Denmark is asleep.

This night monitoring starts at 5pm in Denmark daily and ends with a summary produced at 7 a.m., which is then circulated across the Danish government and concerned offices covering statements made and developments that occurred.

This position is understood to have been introduced in the wake of the bilateral dispute between Copenhagen and Washington regarding Greenland this spring, when the American leader suggested taking control of the resource-rich territory.

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

A source close to the ministry stated, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in the region and the time zone gap separating Copenhagen and the US were quite an important factor introducing this system in the earlier months.”

Rather than everybody needing to promptly reach for their devices to stay informed on news from the US, the foreign office said it had made a collective effort to remain informed on the president's actions.

An expert, a ex- senior analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this move demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark's primary partner was no longer valid. “Alliances are built on shared principles and a common threat perception,” he added. “The president shares neither of those with Denmark and I would argue he lacks it with the majority of Europe.”