Vivek Ramaswamy ‘alarmed’ after family’s bodyguard charged for drug trafficking

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lucy CampbellJanuary 9, 2026 at 10:57 PM

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Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor, expressed concern after his family's bodyguard, Justin Salsburey, was arrested on federal drug-trafficking charges along with his wife, Ruthann Rankin. The couple was charged on December 30th with conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute narcotics through the mail. Authorities allegedly found a large quantity of illicit drugs at their Ohio home, delivered in parcels between August and December 2024. Salsburey was employed by a private security firm contracted by Ramaswamy's family and has since been removed from the security detail. Despite passing multiple background checks, Salsburey is now being held in custody pending trial. Ramaswamy, endorsed by both Donald Trump and current Governor Mike DeWine, is running in the Republican primary in May.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation 30% Franklin County Jail 30% FBI 40% Mike DeWine 40% Connie Luck ×350% Donald Trump ×250% Ohio ×470% Ruthann Rankin ×370% Justin Salsburey ×680% Vivek Ramaswamy ×690%

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drug trafficking 100% vivek ramaswamy 90% bodyguard 80% ohio gubernatorial candidate 70% fentanyl 60% background checks 50% criminal investigation 50% republican primary 40%

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Negative

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Ohio

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