The Danish government Establishes Special Watch System to Observe Trump After Greenland Dispute
Taking action reminiscent of fictional guards, Denmark's foreign ministry has initiated a night watch unit—not guarding against fantasy threats, but to track the US president as Copenhagen is asleep.
The night watch begins at 5 p.m. local time daily and ends with a report compiled at 7 a.m., which is then circulated throughout government departments and relevant offices covering what was said and events that occurred.
This position is believed to have been introduced in the wake of the diplomatic row between Copenhagen and Washington over the Arctic island earlier this year, when the American leader suggested acquiring control of the resource-rich territory.
Analysts point out that this initiative is among several examples of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adapt to the new reality of the Trump's current term.
A source familiar with the ministry remarked, “It is fair to say that the situation in the region and the time difference between Copenhagen and the United States was a significant factor introducing this system in the earlier months.”
Rather than all staff needing to promptly check their phones to stay informed on news from the US, the foreign office said it had made a coordinated approach to remain informed on the president's actions.
Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- senior analyst at the defense intelligence service, stated that this move showed, “as we have always known,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark's largest and most important ally was dead. “Partnerships are founded on common values and a common threat perception,” he added. “Trump lacks both of those with Denmark and I would argue he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”
