The Danish government Establishes Special Monitoring System to Observe Trump Following Greenland Row
In a move inspired by TV series guards, the Danish foreign ministry has initiated a nighttime monitoring team—far from to fend off mythical foes, but to track the US president as Copenhagen is asleep.
This night monitoring starts at 5pm local time each day and ends with a report compiled at 7 a.m., which is then distributed across the Danish government and relevant agencies detailing statements made and events taking place.
The role is believed to have been introduced following the diplomatic row between Copenhagen and the US regarding Greenland earlier this year, when the American leader threatened taking control of the resource-rich territory.
Observers note that this measure is one of several instances of how Denmark's foreign policy and its civil service 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 situation in the region and the time difference between Copenhagen and the US were quite an important factor introducing this system in the earlier months.”
Instead of everybody needing to immediately check their devices to catch up on news from the US, the foreign office said it had undertaken a collective effort to remain informed on the president's activities.
An expert, a ex- senior analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this move demonstrated, “as we have always known,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark's largest and most important ally was dead. “Partnerships are built on common values and a mutual view of threats,” he added. “Trump lacks both of those with Denmark and it can be said he lacks it with the majority of Europe.”
