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Taking action inspired by TV series watches, Denmark's foreign ministry has initiated a nighttime monitoring team—not to fend off mythical foes, but to monitor Donald Trump as Copenhagen is asleep.

The night monitoring starts at 5 p.m. in Denmark daily and concludes with a report compiled at 7 a.m., which is then circulated across government departments and relevant agencies detailing statements made and events taking place.

This position is understood to have been introduced following the diplomatic row between Denmark and the US over Greenland this spring, when the US president suggested acquiring control of the strategic island.

Observers point out that this initiative is one of multiple instances of how Denmark's foreign policy and its government administration have had to adjust to the new reality of the Trump's current term.

An insider familiar with the ministry remarked, “It is fair to say that the situation in Greenland and the time zone gap separating Copenhagen and the US was a significant factor introducing this arrangement in the spring.”

Instead of everybody having to promptly check their devices to stay informed on updates from the United States, the ministry explained it had undertaken a coordinated approach to stay updated on Trump activities.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- senior analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, stated that this development demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark's largest and most important ally was dead. “Partnerships are founded on shared principles and a common threat perception,” Kaarsbo added. “Trump shares neither of those with us and I would argue he lacks it with the majority of Europe.”