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Ramaswamy's Bodyguard Arrested in Federal Drug Trafficking Scandal

1/9/2026

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Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor in 2026, is under scrutiny after his family’s bodyguard, Justin Salsburey, was arrested on federal drug trafficking charges.
Salsburey and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, allegedly mailed 261 drug parcels containing fentanyl and methamphetamine from August 2024 to December 2025.
Following the arrest, ARK Protection Group removed Salsburey from the Ramaswamy family’s security detail.
Ramaswamy expressed concern about the situation, highlighting the importance of safety and accountability.
ARK Protection Group stated that Salsburey had passed all background checks and drug screenings before his employment.

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Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor in 2026, is under scrutiny after his family’s bodyguard, Justin Salsburey, was arrested on federal drug trafficking charges.
Salsburey and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, allegedly mailed 261 drug parcels containing fentanyl and methamphetamine from August 2024 to December 2025.
Following the arrest, ARK Protection Group removed Salsburey from the Ramaswamy family’s security detail.
Ramaswamy expressed concern about the situation, highlighting the importance of safety and accountability.
ARK Protection Group stated that Salsburey had passed all background checks and drug screenings before his employment.