Denmark Deploys "Night Watch" to Monitor Trump Amidst Rising Tensions
The Danish government has stepped up its monitoring efforts, establishing a "night watch" at the foreign ministry to keep tabs on US President Donald Trump's statements and actions. The initiative began in the wake of the recent diplomatic spat between Copenhagen and Washington over Greenland, during which Trump threatened to take control of the Arctic island.
Each day at 5pm local time, reports are produced and distributed to relevant departments about what was said and done by Trump, according to Politiken newspaper. This system is intended to help the Danish government stay informed about developments in real-time, rather than relying on individual officials reaching for their phones to catch up on news from the US.
Experts say this new arrangement reflects a significant shift in Denmark's diplomatic landscape, as the country adapts to Trump's presidency and the changing dynamics of its relationship with Washington. According to Jacob Kaarsbo, a former chief analyst at the Danish defense intelligence agency, "alliances are built on common values and a common threat perception," and Trump shares neither of those values with Denmark.
Kaarsbo's statement highlights the growing realization in Denmark that its traditional alliance with the US is no longer as robust as it once was. As the former analyst noted, Trump's presidency has revealed fundamental differences between Washington and Copenhagen, particularly when it comes to issues like Greenland. The Danish government's new "night watch" system is a pragmatic response to this changed reality, aimed at ensuring that Denmark remains informed and prepared for any developments arising from its interactions with the US.
The Danish government has stepped up its monitoring efforts, establishing a "night watch" at the foreign ministry to keep tabs on US President Donald Trump's statements and actions. The initiative began in the wake of the recent diplomatic spat between Copenhagen and Washington over Greenland, during which Trump threatened to take control of the Arctic island.
Each day at 5pm local time, reports are produced and distributed to relevant departments about what was said and done by Trump, according to Politiken newspaper. This system is intended to help the Danish government stay informed about developments in real-time, rather than relying on individual officials reaching for their phones to catch up on news from the US.
Experts say this new arrangement reflects a significant shift in Denmark's diplomatic landscape, as the country adapts to Trump's presidency and the changing dynamics of its relationship with Washington. According to Jacob Kaarsbo, a former chief analyst at the Danish defense intelligence agency, "alliances are built on common values and a common threat perception," and Trump shares neither of those values with Denmark.
Kaarsbo's statement highlights the growing realization in Denmark that its traditional alliance with the US is no longer as robust as it once was. As the former analyst noted, Trump's presidency has revealed fundamental differences between Washington and Copenhagen, particularly when it comes to issues like Greenland. The Danish government's new "night watch" system is a pragmatic response to this changed reality, aimed at ensuring that Denmark remains informed and prepared for any developments arising from its interactions with the US.
This is just crazy, right? So now Denmark needs a special team to monitor Trump's every move because their traditional alliance isn't working out? It's like they're saying, "Hey, we used to be besties, but now we need a 24/7 security system to stay safe from your tweets." 
I mean, what does this say about the state of international relations in 2025? Are we living in a world where even allies feel like they need to keep an eye on each other's leaders all the time? 
It just highlights how Trump's presidency has created a new normal for global politics. We're seeing a shift towards more vigilant, reactive diplomacy from countries that used to be confident in their relationships with the US. Denmark's "night watch" system might seem extreme, but it shows that even small countries are having to adapt to a new reality where trust is in short supply. 
it makes sense tho they cant ignore his crazy tweets 
but i think it's a good move to stay on top of things before things escalate 
meanwhile, it's sad to see danish us alliance is getting all watered down 
maybe they should just stick to having coffee with americans over icecream 
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instead of trying to keep tabs on every single thing trump does 
, I'm actually kinda impressed by how proactive the Danish gov't is being about keeping tabs on Trump's antics! It's like they're saying "we've got our eyes on you" 
. I mean, can you blame 'em though? The guy's been causing a lot of tension between Denmark and the US lately 
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. Like, can't they just have a decent chat app or something? It's not like they're keeping some top-secret intel, it's just Trump's tweets and stuff. And now they've got some fancy system where reports are made every day at 5pm? What if someone accidentally deletes their phone during the report time? 
Anyway, I guess it shows how different Denmark is thinking these days... not as cozy with the US like they used to be 
so Denmark is literally keeping an eye on Trump 24/7 now like what?! 
anyway, experts say this is a big shift in Denmark's diplomatic landscape, they're adapting to the new US president and his whole "not sharing values" thing... it makes sense though, Trump's been all over the place on so many issues.
. I'm curious to see how this plays out in real life – will it help Denmark navigate its relationships with the US more effectively? Only time will tell 
it's wild. I mean I guess it makes sense since Greenland is still a thing and Trump loves to stir up drama 
. My friend thinks its kinda funny that Denmark's like "we gotta keep an eye on this guy" but also I get it, they wanna stay informed. I wonder what other countries are doin tho? 
