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. Mr. Salsburey was employed by a private security firm hired by the Ramaswamys for protective services, according to campaign spokesperson Connie Luck. Mr. Salsburey also passed a pre-employment drug test and never failed a random drug screening, Ms. Luck said. A message left with an attorney who represented Mr. Salsburey in the past was not immediately returned. “Vivek and his family take matters of safety seriously and support efforts to hold these individuals accountable for these allegations if they are proven,” Ms. Luck said.

Source: The Hindu January 10, 2026 07:48 UTC