Greenland voters are at the heart of a significant election influenced by U.S. interest in the island's independence. President Trump's proposal spotlighted Greenland's geopolitical importance, fueled by valuable natural resources and strategic arctic location.

President Donald Trump ’s dream of U.S. control over Greenland may be on hold after this week’s election in the autonomous Danish territory. During a debate earlier this week, leaders of six parties were asked if they trust Trump.

The Demokraatit Party's victory could boost Trump's attempts to tap the island's mineral wealth, though their leader said his interest in acquiring Greenland is "a threat to our political independence.