7 global leaders who used body doubles to avoid dangerous, or uncomfortable, situations

• Political decoys are sometimes used by world leaders to avoid dangerous situations.
• They serve to protect the individual and confuse the enemy. 
• In some instances, political decoys are also used to maintain an image of good health. 

Throughout history, world leaders have used political decoys and body doubles to ensure their own safety.

A decoy will often copy the mannerisms and sometimes the speech patterns of the person they are imitating. Occasionally, decoys will receive plastic surgery to make their likeness more convincing. Often, political figures will have multiple decoys to ensure their safety.

When the decoys are excellent, they create confusion and conspiracy.