A party that favors a gradual path to Greenland’s independence from Denmark won a surprise victory in parliamentary elections, held in the shadow of U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated goal of taking control of the island one way or another.

"We don't want to be Americans. No, we don't want to be Danes. We want to be Greenlanders," Demokraatit leader Jens-Friederik Nielsen said{ai:summary}<p>A party advocating for Greenland's gradual independence from Denmark achieved an unexpected victory in recent parliamentary elections. This outcome comes amid heightened attention from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has expressed interest in acquiring the island. #politics</p>

Greenland’s election winners push back against Trump’s wish to take control of the island

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