The Danish government Establishes Nighttime Watch System to Track Trump After Greenland Dispute
Taking action inspired by fictional watches, the Danish foreign affairs department has initiated a night watch team—far from to fend off mythical threats, but to track Donald Trump as Copenhagen is asleep.
This night watch starts at 5pm in Denmark daily and ends with a report produced at 7 a.m., which is then circulated throughout the Danish government and concerned offices detailing statements made and developments that occurred.
The role is believed to have been established following the diplomatic dispute involving Denmark and Washington over the Arctic island this spring, when the US president suggested acquiring control of the resource-rich territory.
Observers point out that this measure is one of multiple examples of how Danish diplomacy and its civil service have had to adapt to the new reality of the Trump's current term.
A source close to the ministry remarked, “It's accurate to say that the situation in the region and the time zone gap separating Copenhagen and the United States was a significant reason introducing this arrangement during the earlier months.”
Instead of everybody needing to immediately check their devices to catch up on updates from the US, the ministry said it had undertaken a collective effort to remain informed on Trump activities.
An expert, a former chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, stated that this move showed, “as long understood,” that the idea of the US as Denmark's largest and most important partner was no longer valid. “Partnerships are founded on common values and a mutual view of threats,” he added. “The president lacks both of those with Denmark and I would argue he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”
