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Taking action inspired by TV series guards, the Danish foreign affairs department has initiated a nighttime monitoring unit—far from to fend off fantasy threats, but to track the US president as Denmark is asleep.

The night monitoring begins at 5 p.m. in Denmark daily and concludes with a report compiled at 7 a.m., which is then distributed across government departments and relevant offices covering statements made and developments taking place.

The role is believed to have been introduced following the diplomatic row between Copenhagen and the US regarding the Arctic island this spring, when the American leader threatened taking control of the strategic island.

Analysts point out that this initiative is one of several instances of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adjust to the new reality of the Trump's current term.

An insider familiar with the ministry stated, “It's accurate to say that the situation in the region and the time difference between Copenhagen and the US was a significant reason prompting this system in the earlier months.”

Rather than everybody having to immediately check their phones to stay informed on updates from the US, the foreign office said it had made a collective effort to remain informed on Trump actions.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a former chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, commented that this move showed, “as long understood,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark's primary partner was no longer valid. “Alliances are founded 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 most Europeans.”