Trump has claimed the U.S. needs the Arctic island for national and international security, suggesting Thursday NATO should get involved in his efforts to acquire Greenland.

In a historic shift, voters overwhelmingly supported two center-right, pro-independence parties in Tuesday's election, resulting in a major parliament overhaul.

At a time when Greenland's international significance is on the rise, right-wing opposition parties Demokraatit and Naleraq saw a surge of support in Tuesday's election, defeating the ruling left-wing