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In a move inspired by fictional watches, Denmark's foreign ministry has created a night watch team—not guarding against mythical threats, but to track Donald Trump while Denmark is asleep.

The night monitoring starts at 5 p.m. local time daily and ends with a report compiled at 7am, which is then distributed throughout the Danish government and concerned agencies covering what was said and events that occurred.

This position is believed to have been established following the bilateral row between Denmark and the US regarding the Arctic island earlier this year, when the American leader suggested taking control of the strategic island.

Analysts note that this measure is one of multiple examples of how Denmark's foreign policy and its civil service have had to adapt to the changed landscape of the second Trump administration.

A source close to the foreign office stated, “It is fair to say that the situation in the region and the time difference separating Denmark and the US was quite an important reason prompting this system in the earlier months.”

Rather than all staff needing to promptly check their phones to stay informed on news from the United States, the ministry said it had made a coordinated approach to stay updated on Trump actions.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a former chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, stated that this move showed, “as we have always known,” that the idea of the US as Denmark's largest and most important partner was no longer valid. “Alliances are built on common values and a common threat perception,” he added. “Trump lacks both of those with Denmark and it can be said he lacks it with most Europeans.”