A former radio DJ, David Mueller, sexually assaulted megastar Taylor Swift by groping her bare buttocks under her skirt during a June 2013 concert's meet-and-greet photo opportunity at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Taylor Swift's then-bodyguard, Greg Dent, witnessed the DJ placing his hand under Swift's skirt, causing her to "jump to pull her skirt down."
Bodyguard's Inaction Explained
Greg Dent justified his inaction during the incident by stating that "he didn't sense danger after he touched her" and because Taylor Swift did not signal that he should intervene. While Dent served as Swift's personal bodyguard for five years, her current bodyguard, Drew, has reportedly remained unchanged for a decade.
Three Strict Rules for Drew
According to an X account called Toluwase, Drew adheres to three strict rules:
- Rule No. 1: Taylor can never be out of Drew's sight. Even at the Grammy Awards, he must sit next to her. Besides Drew, only Beyonce's bodyguard, Julius, follows this practice. However, when Taylor is with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, Drew intentionally gives them privacy.
- Rule No. 2: Drew never discloses his personal information to the public. Drew is not even his real name; he uses a pseudonym to avoid attracting excessive fan attention. Taylor previously had a personal bodyguard, Greg Dent, for five years. Although Greg was loyal, his fame drew too many fans, leading Taylor to let him go. To avoid being fired, Drew never posts on social media and remains solely dedicated to Taylor.
- Rule No. 3: Drew must work out every day. As a retired Special Forces soldier, he maintains peak physical condition. He needs to keep Taylor away from crowds of fans when necessary. After Taylor hired Drew, the harassment she experienced from a DJ during a concert has never recurred. Drew reportedly earns a $1 million annual salary and a $300,000 bonus.
Public Reaction
Toluwase captioned the post with: "But does Drew get to have a personal life at all? Is he with Taylor every day? I feel like those are more his rules than hers." Fans flooded with responses. One post read, "10 years is wild loyalty for real. Drew basically signed up for Taylor Swift 24/7 mode. No personal life, fake name, gym every single day. Bro is living like a secret service agent for a pop star. That level of trust is rare, though; she clearly feels safest with him. Respect to Drew, but I hope he sneaks in a vacation sometimes." Another wondered, "10 years is crazy loyalty for real, but doesn't he have a wife?" A user hypothetically answered, "If he is married, his wife must be very understanding."
Long-Term Security Team
Rebecca Lewis of HELLO! reported in January 2025 that the long-term annual salaries for close protection officers (CPOs) average around $150,000, amounting to an eye-watering $12,450,000. "For someone of Taylor's caliber, a minimum of four protection agents is recommended. A typical breakdown for a four-agent team would involve day and night shifts, as one agent alone cannot effectively provide continuous 14-hour protection," Adam Gonzales, a Security Professional at Hyperion Services, told HELLO! However, Gonzales noted that it is rare for CPOs to stay with one client as long as Taylor Swift's team, as rotations are necessary to ensure agents remain at peak performance. Rebecca Lewis noted that Taylor Swift may have kept the same CPOs for so long because she has struggled with trust over the years, "feeling betrayed by friends and loved ones."
