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Posted on 01/09/2026 8:00:58 AM PST by DFG
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s family bodyguard was arrested last week and hit with federal drug trafficking charges after authorities found pills containing fentanyl, methamphetamine and MDMA, as well as steroids, at the home he shared with his bodybuilder wife.
Justin Salsburey, 43, and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, were taken into custody on Dec. 30, following the execution of a search warrant that allegedly discovered a trove of illegal drugs – some stashed in nicotine pouch containers – at the couple’s home, jail records and court documents show.
Salsburey was employed by a private security firm contracted by Ramaswamy’s family to provide protective services, a campaign spokesperson told The Post, noting that the family was “alarmed to hear this disturbing news.”
“Upon being informed of this matter in recent days, the outside security firm immediately removed the individual from the security detail,” Connie Luck, a spokesperson for the Republican gubernatorial candidate, said.
“Prior to employment, the individual cleared multiple background checks conducted by the security company, as well as FBI and BCI background checks, most recently conducted by OSU Medical Center in September 2025,” Luck continued.
“In addition, the security firm subjects all security personnel to pre-employment drug screenings and random drug testing throughout employment, and this individual never failed a drug screening.
“Vivek and his family take matters of safety seriously and support efforts to hold these individuals accountable for these allegations if they are proven.”
Federal authorities caught wind of Salsburey’s and Rankin’s alleged drug dealing operation in November 2025, when postal inspectors in Columbus, Ohio received information from the Logan County Ohio Sheriff’s Office that the couple “was receiving shipments of bulk narcotics,” according to an affidavit filed by an inspector.
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"Vivek Ramaswamy’s family bodyguard, Justin Salsburey, 43, and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, were arrested after being hit with federal drug trafficking charges."
Thanks for posting.
Someone screwed up big time hiring this one
The firm’s bodyguard.
Well, Vivek always did seem a little high-strung . . . .
He is still better than any Democrat.
Charges, accusations aren’t always true. Democrats always lie. Democrats would be lyinG even if they told you they were lyinG because then they’d be telling the truth.
Stop reflexively believing everything and anything in the press. Remember the press thinks Trump is a criminal. Almost everything written or said in the media is a lie.
Be VERY careful of a husband and wife if they have TWO DIFFERENT LAST NAMES!! imho.
MDMA, commonly known as Molly, is a psychoactive drug that has gained popularity in recreational settings as a pre-workout supplement.
Yeah, if my wife looked like those photos in Post 8, I’d also be taking fentanyl and meth.
Nonsense.
My husband and I have different last names, and for very good practical reasons.
A lot of people do and it says nothing about any aspect of their characters.
Better that this disruption happen now, some 10 months before the Governor’s Election in Nov., vs as some last minute October Surprise. This man will probably be replaced or given a change in employment status. Vivek will get past this. I doubt if it throws him off track at all. All employees present some degree of risk on what they do in their private lives.
Steroids-R-Us champion!
Wife's name is Justin?
I just KNEW there had to be another reason Vivek left x in a huff earlier this week.
I'm shocked there would be drugs at her house.
Better put me on the watch list sister. Obviously you’ve never owned your own business for 19 years. There are many reasons women don’t take their husband’s last name. None of them are scary. 😆
one of the first signs a chick is on the juice. The face and the voice.
Sorry, that’s disgusting.
You seem to be one of the more intelligent posters. Keep up the good work.
It was some stupid firm that cleared that illegal with the phony background as an Iowa Superintendent.
Vivek is a rich guy, he should find himself some "hackers" otherwise know as "internet sleuths" to do his background checks.
Hire two or three and "cross check" them.
I'd bet he'd be better served.
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