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Taking action inspired by fictional guards, the Danish foreign ministry has initiated a night watch unit—not guarding against fantasy foes, but to monitor Donald Trump as Copenhagen is asleep.

This night watch begins at 5pm in Denmark daily and concludes with a report compiled at 7am, which is then distributed throughout government departments and concerned agencies detailing what was said and events taking place.

This position is believed to have been established in the wake of the bilateral dispute involving Copenhagen and Washington regarding the Arctic island earlier this year, when the US president suggested acquiring control of the strategic island.

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

A source familiar with the ministry stated, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in Greenland and the time zone gap separating Denmark and the US were a significant reason prompting this system in the earlier months.”

Instead of all staff having to immediately reach for their phones to catch up on news from the US, the foreign office explained it had made a coordinated approach to remain informed on the president's activities.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a former chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented 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demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark's largest and most important ally was no longer valid.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 built on shared principles and a mutual view of threats,” Kaarsbo said. “Trump lacks both of those with us and it can be said he doesn't share it with most Europeans.”