[2] Vējonis became interested in environmental protection because his grandfather had been blinded by chemicals used on a Soviet kolkhoz.

[4] He used his victory speech to promise to ensure national security, in light of events in Ukraine, while protecting the environment.

[3][5] In January 2020, Vējonis was elected to a four-year term as president of the Latvian Basketball Association by a wide margin.

[10][11] Later on unnamed sources told the press that the illness was likely caused by untreated tonsillitis, the press counselor of the president, while still refusing to disclose exact diagnosis, confirmed that the president had been having issues with his throat and his voice had been very hoarse.

[12] Vējonis left hospital on 26 February to undergo physical therapy at National Rehabilitation Center "Vaivari".

[13] He was reported to be doing some work during his illness, but fully resumed his official duties on 30 March after spending more than two months recovering.