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In a move inspired by fictional watches, Denmark's foreign ministry has created a night watch team—far from to fend off mythical foes, but to monitor Donald Trump as Denmark sleeps.

This night watch starts at 5 p.m. in Denmark each day and concludes with a summary compiled at 7am, which is then circulated throughout the Danish government and concerned offices covering statements made and developments that occurred.

The role is believed to have been introduced following the bilateral dispute involving Denmark and Washington regarding Greenland earlier this year, when the US president suggested acquiring control of the resource-rich territory.

Analysts note that this initiative is one of multiple examples of how Danish diplomacy and its civil service have had to adapt to the new reality of the second Trump administration.

An insider close to the ministry remarked, “It's accurate to say that the circumstances in the region and the time zone gap between Copenhagen and the United States was quite an important factor introducing this arrangement in the earlier months.”

Instead of all staff having to immediately reach for their phones to stay informed on news from the United States, the foreign office said it had made a collective effort to remain informed on Trump activities.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, stated that this development demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark's primary ally was no longer valid. “Partnerships are built on common values and a common threat perception,” he added. “Trump shares neither of those with Denmark and it can be said he lacks it with most Europeans.”