Before the nomination MP Rydman had been a member of the Finns Party only for a half a year, representing before that prime minister Petteri Orpo's NCP.

[11] Rydman's nomination was due to the unexpected resignation of the previous economic affairs minister, Vilhelm Junnila, who stepped down after just ten days in office.

[12] The swift downfall of Junnila created a turbulent political climate, intensifying the scrutiny and attention surrounding Rydman's appointment.

[13] On 10 July, Purra's online comments written in 2008 prior to her political career to Jussi Halla-aho's Scripta blog emerged in the media.

In the comments, using the username riikka, she frequently used the word "neekeri" and used otherwise racist and derogatory language such as "mocha dick" and "Turkish monkey" while describing being sexually harassed in public by men of immigrant background.

"[15][18][19] Additionally, she described "the sound darker males make when they pass you by" as "not whistling (that would be too obvious) but a hiss between the teeth," adding, "The more eager Abdullah is, the more saliva comes with it.

Finnish business sector expressed worries about the impact of the racism debate in Finland, which could potentially harm its international reputation that had already faced negative publicity because of the Junnila case.

[28] Editor in chief of Tekniikka&Talous Harri Junttila called the Finns Party reactionary and accused it of destroying Finnish export sector competiveness.

[29] Professor in communication studies Anu Kantola from the University of Helsinki voiced concern about Finland potentially being associated with Eastern European conservative states.

She highlighted that the controversies surrounding ministers in Orpo's recent government, involving racism and far-right connections, offer a compelling narrative for international media.

Marko Mustonen, chairman of the Finns Party's Kainuu district, believed the media's reporting to be an attempt to disrupt the government.