Denmark Sets Up Special Watch System to Track Trump Following Greenland Row
In a move reminiscent of TV series guards, the Danish foreign ministry has initiated a night watch team—far from guarding against mythical foes, but to monitor the US president while Denmark sleeps.
The night watch begins at 5pm local time daily and concludes with a report produced at 7am, which is then distributed across the Danish government and concerned agencies detailing what was said and events taking place.
This position is believed to have been established in the wake of the diplomatic row between Denmark and Washington over Greenland earlier this year, when the American leader suggested taking control of the strategic territory.
Observers point out that this initiative is among multiple examples of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adapt to the changed landscape of the second Trump administration.
A source familiar with the ministry stated, “It's accurate to say that the circumstances in the region and the time difference between Copenhagen and the US was quite an important reason prompting this system during the earlier months.”
Rather than all staff having to promptly check their phones to catch up on updates from the US, the ministry said it had made a collective effort to stay updated on the president's actions.
An expert, a ex- senior analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this development showed, “as long understood,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark's primary partner was no longer valid. “Partnerships are built on common values and a common threat perception,” he said. “The president lacks both of those with Denmark and it can be said he lacks it with most Europeans.”
