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In a move inspired by fictional watches, Denmark's foreign affairs department has initiated a night watch unit—not guarding against fantasy foes, but to monitor Donald Trump as Denmark sleeps.

This night monitoring begins at 5pm in Denmark daily and concludes with a report compiled at 7am, which is then distributed across government departments and relevant offices detailing statements made and developments that occurred.

The role is believed to have been introduced in the wake of the bilateral row between Copenhagen and the US over Greenland earlier this year, when the American leader threatened acquiring control of the strategic territory.

Analysts point out that this measure is one of multiple instances of how Denmark's foreign policy and its government administration have had to adapt to the changed landscape of the second Trump administration.

A source close to the ministry remarked, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in the region and the time difference separating Denmark and the United States were quite an important reason introducing this system in the earlier months.”

Instead of everybody having to promptly reach for their phones to stay informed on updates from the United States, the foreign office explained it had made a collective effort to remain informed on the president's activities.

An expert, a ex- senior analyst at the defense intelligence service, stated that this development demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark’s largest and most important ally was no longer valid. “Alliances are founded on common values and a mutual view of threats,” he said. “The president lacks both of those with Denmark and it can be said he lacks it with most Europeans.”