The Danish government Establishes Special Watch System to Track President Trump Following Greenland Row
Taking action inspired by TV series watches, Denmark's foreign ministry has initiated a night watch team—far from guarding against fantasy foes, but to monitor the US president while Denmark is asleep.
The night watch begins at 5pm in Denmark each day and concludes with a summary produced at 7 a.m., which is then distributed across government departments and concerned agencies detailing statements made and developments that occurred.
This position is believed to have been introduced following the diplomatic row involving Copenhagen and Washington regarding the Arctic island this spring, when the American leader threatened acquiring control of the resource-rich island.
Analysts point out that this initiative is among multiple examples of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adjust to the changed landscape of the Trump's current term.
An insider familiar with the ministry remarked, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in Greenland and the time difference separating Copenhagen and the United States was a significant factor prompting this arrangement in the earlier months.”
Instead of all staff needing to promptly reach for their devices to stay informed on news from the United States, the ministry explained it had made a collective effort to remain informed on the president's actions.
Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this move showed, “as long understood,” that the idea of the US as Denmark’s largest and most important ally was no longer valid. “Partnerships are founded on common values and a common threat perception,” Kaarsbo added. “The president shares neither of those with us and I would argue he lacks it with most Europeans.”
