Greenland's political parties must set aside their disagreements and swiftly form a broad coalition government to show unity in the face of a U.S. campaign to annex the island, the Democrats said on Friday after winning this week's election.

Greenland's political parties are urged to form a coalition government amid U.S. annexation threats. The Democrats, led by Jens-Frederik Nielsen, emphasize unity to confront international pressure. Discussions focus on responsible economic development through resource extraction as Greenland seeks gradual independence from Denmark.

Greenland’s leaders issued a sharp rebuke of Donald Trump’s renewed calls to annex it Thursday, after the president once again expressed his desire to take over the Arctic island.

Greenland heads to the polls on Tuesday in a significant parliamentary election, with the ongoing debate over the island’s potential independence from Denmark playing a central role. Adding to the complexity is U.

President Trump has expressed interest in annexing Greenland, citing national security reasons. Carla Sands, the ambassador to Denmark in Trump’s first administration, joins “The Hill” to discuss the idea.

President Donald Trump said Thursday the U.S. really needs Greenland "for national security" and suggested more U.S. troops could be heading that way.