Denmark Sets Up Special Monitoring Operation to Track President Trump Following Arctic Dispute
Taking action reminiscent of fictional guards, Denmark's foreign affairs department has initiated a nighttime monitoring unit—not to fend off fantasy foes, but to monitor Donald Trump while Copenhagen is asleep.
The night watch begins at 5pm in Denmark daily and ends with a report produced at 7 a.m., which is then circulated throughout the Danish government and relevant agencies detailing statements made and developments taking place.
The role is believed to have been established following the bilateral row between Denmark and the US over Greenland earlier this year, when the American leader threatened taking control of the strategic territory.
Analysts point out that this measure is among multiple examples of how Denmark's foreign policy and its government administration have had to adjust to the changed landscape of the second Trump administration.
An insider familiar with the ministry remarked, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in Greenland and the time zone gap between Denmark and the US was quite an important factor prompting this system during the spring.”
Instead of all staff having to promptly check their phones to stay informed on news from the US, the foreign office explained it had undertaken a collective effort to remain informed on Trump actions.
Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this development showed, “as long understood,” that the notion of the US as Denmark’s largest and most important ally was dead. “Alliances are founded on common values and a common threat perception,” Kaarsbo said. “The president lacks both of those with Denmark and I would argue he lacks it with the majority of Europe.”
