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Vivek Ramaswamy’s family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges

Justin Salsburey and his wife face federal charges for receiving over 250 USPS parcels with fentanyl, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills, according to prosecutors.

  • Justin Salsburey, a bodyguard for Vivek Ramaswamy's family, was arrested on drug trafficking charges along with his wife, Ruthann Rankin.
  • Prosecutors allege the couple received over 250 packages containing drugs between August 2024 and December 2025.
  • ARK Protection Group removed Salsburey from Ramaswamy's security detail after the arrest, as confirmed by campaign spokeswoman Connie Luck.
  • Vivek Ramaswamy stated that they take safety seriously and support accountability for these allegations if proven.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges

Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed alarm that a man who worked as his family’s bodyguard is facing federal drug trafficking charges.

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The Columbus Dispatch broke the news in Columbus, United States on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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