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Taking action inspired by fictional guards, the Danish foreign affairs department has initiated a nighttime monitoring unit—far from to fend off mythical foes, but to monitor Donald Trump as Copenhagen is asleep.

This night monitoring begins at 5pm local time daily and ends with a report produced at 7am, which is then distributed across the Danish government and relevant agencies detailing what was said and events taking place.

The role is understood to have been introduced following the diplomatic dispute involving Denmark and Washington regarding the Arctic island earlier this year, when the American leader threatened acquiring control of the resource-rich territory.

Observers point out that this initiative is among several instances of how Danish diplomacy and its civil service have had to adjust to the new reality of the Trump's current term.

An insider familiar with the foreign office stated, “It is fair to say that the situation in Greenland and the time zone gap separating Copenhagen and the US was quite an important factor prompting this system during the earlier months.”

Instead of everybody having to promptly check their devices to stay informed on updates from the United States, the ministry explained it had undertaken a coordinated approach to stay updated on Trump actions.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a former senior analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, commented that this move demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark's primary partner was no longer valid. “Alliances are built on common values and a mutual view of threats,” he added. “The president lacks both of those with Denmark and it can be said he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”