# Why do American Presidents get so many assassination attempts compared to other world leaders?

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**Created:** [January 14, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-american-presidents-get-so-many-assassination-attempts-compared-to-other-world-leaders/777092 "2017-01-14T03:21:41Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 15, 2017, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-american-presidents-get-so-many-assassination-attempts-compared-to-other-world-leaders/777092/43 "2017-01-15T22:11:45Z")

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> [@Weisshund](#):
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> how about, the US president is more accessible and approachable than some other countries leaders?

How is Angela Merkel walking down the street LESS accessible than the POTUS?

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