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In a move inspired by TV series watches, Denmark's foreign ministry has initiated a night watch team—far from to fend off fantasy threats, but to track Donald Trump as Denmark sleeps.

The night watch starts at 5 p.m. local time daily and concludes with a summary compiled at 7 a.m., which is then circulated throughout government departments and concerned offices detailing statements made and developments that occurred.

The role is understood to have been established in the wake of the bilateral dispute involving Denmark and the US regarding Greenland earlier this year, when the American leader suggested acquiring control of the resource-rich island.

Analysts point out that this measure is among multiple examples of how Denmark's foreign policy and its government administration 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 circumstances in Greenland and the time difference between Denmark and the United States were quite an important reason introducing this arrangement during the earlier months.”

Rather than everybody needing to immediately check their phones to stay informed on updates from the United States, the foreign office said it had made a coordinated approach to stay updated on Trump actions.

An expert, a ex- chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, commented that this move demonstrated, “as we have always known,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark’s primary ally was dead. “Partnerships are built on common values and a common threat perception,” Kaarsbo added. “Trump shares neither of those with us and I would argue he lacks it with the majority of Europe.”