Denmark Establishes Special Monitoring System to Track Trump Following Arctic Row

In a move reminiscent of fictional guards, the Danish foreign affairs department has created a night watch unit—far from guarding against fantasy threats, but to track the US president while Copenhagen is asleep.

This night watch begins at 5pm in Denmark each day and ends with a summary produced at 7am, which is then circulated throughout the Danish government and relevant agencies detailing statements made and events that occurred.

This position is understood to have been introduced following the diplomatic dispute between Denmark and Washington over the Arctic island this spring, when the US president suggested taking control of the strategic island.

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

A source familiar with the ministry stated, “It's accurate to say that the circumstances in Greenland and the time zone gap between Copenhagen and the US were quite an important reason introducing this system in the spring.”

Instead of all staff having to promptly check their phones to stay informed on news from the United States, the foreign office explained it had undertaken a collective effort to stay updated on the president's actions.

An expert, a ex- chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, stated that this move demonstrated, “as we have always known,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark’s largest and most important ally was no longer valid. “Partnerships are founded on common values and a mutual view of threats,” he added. “Trump lacks both of those with us and I would argue he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”