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Taking action reminiscent of TV series guards, Denmark's foreign affairs department has initiated a nighttime monitoring unit—not to fend off fantasy threats, but to monitor the US president as Denmark sleeps.

The night monitoring begins at 5pm local time each day and ends with a summary compiled at 7am, which is then circulated across the Danish government and concerned agencies detailing statements made and developments taking place.

This position is believed to have been established following the diplomatic row involving Copenhagen and the US over the Arctic island this spring, when the US president threatened acquiring control of the strategic territory.

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

An insider familiar with the foreign office stated, “It is fair to say that the situation in Greenland and the time difference separating Denmark and the US were a significant factor introducing this arrangement during the earlier months.”

Instead of everybody needing to promptly reach for their phones to catch up on news from the United States, the foreign office said it had undertaken a collective effort to stay updated on Trump activities.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a former chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, commented that this move demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark’s primary ally was no longer valid. “Partnerships are founded on shared principles and a mutual view of threats,” he said. “Trump lacks both of those with Denmark and it can be said he lacks it with most Europeans.”