The Danish government Establishes Special Watch System to Track President Trump After Arctic Row
In a move reminiscent of fictional guards, Denmark's foreign affairs department has created a nighttime monitoring unit—far from to fend off fantasy foes, but to monitor Donald Trump as Copenhagen sleeps.
The night monitoring begins at 5 p.m. local time each day and ends with a summary produced at 7 a.m., which is then circulated across government departments and concerned offices covering statements made and events taking place.
The role is understood to have been introduced following the bilateral row between Denmark and the US regarding Greenland this spring, when the American leader suggested acquiring control of the resource-rich island.
Observers point out that this measure is among several instances of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adjust to the changed landscape of the Trump's current term.
A source familiar with the ministry stated, “It's accurate to say that the circumstances in Greenland and the time difference between Copenhagen and the US was quite an important reason prompting this system during the spring.”
Rather than all staff needing to promptly check their devices to catch up on news from the US, 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, stated that this move demonstrated, “as we have always known,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark’s largest and most important partner was no longer valid. “Partnerships are built on common values and a mutual view of threats,” he said. “The president shares neither of those with Denmark and I would argue he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”
