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Taking action inspired by TV series guards, Denmark's foreign ministry has initiated a nighttime monitoring team—far from guarding against fantasy foes, but to monitor Donald Trump while Copenhagen sleeps.

The night watch begins at 5 p.m. in Denmark daily and ends with a summary produced at 7am, which is then distributed throughout government departments and relevant offices detailing statements made and events that occurred.

The role is believed to have been introduced in the wake of the diplomatic dispute between Denmark and Washington regarding the Arctic island earlier this year, when the American leader threatened taking control of the strategic territory.

Analysts 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 second Trump administration.

A source 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 promptly check their devices to catch up on updates from the United States, the ministry explained it had undertaken a collective effort to remain informed on the president's actions.

An expert, a former chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, stated that this move demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark’s largest and most important partner was dead. “Alliances are built on shared principles and a common threat perception,” Kaarsbo added. “Trump shares neither of those with Denmark and it can be said he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”