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President Obama can scratch one thing of his to-do list: making a 14 year olds dreams come true.
Payton Wall lost her father in 2001 during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City-- she was only 4 when he died.
Ten years later, Payton is just like any other 14 year old girl (and boy)-- she is obsessed with Justin Bieber. So much so, she took it upon herself to find a way to meet him. She contacted several media outlets and even the Biebs himself but was unsuccessful. Then Obama stepped in!
President Obama met Payton at a wreath laying ceremony marking the death of Osama Bin Laden that was held at Ground Zero. The young fan did not hold back and flat out asked the President if he could pull some strings for her and help make her wish come true.
"I know Justin. Maybe I could set something up," said the President.
When the story broke, a lot of media outlets were questioning whether or not Obama had the authority to keep this promise. The Biebs was quick to defend Obama and tweeted: "I think you're wrong. pretty sure President @BarackObama will keep this promise.”
Justin and Obama kept their word. The teen pop-star met up with Payton, her younger sister Avery, and their friend Madison (who also lost her dad on 9/11) last Thursday in a private room on the eighth floor of Macy`s in New York.
Payton told the New York Post that she was more nervous meeting Justin Bieber than she was when she met President Obama. When you think of it, that would most likely be the state of mind for the majority of 14 year olds today.
The Biebs is winning me over. First the Kelly Kapowski shirt, now this! I might not have the fever yet but if he keeps this up, I do not think it will be long before I do.
Payton Wall lost her father in 2001 during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City-- she was only 4 when he died.
Ten years later, Payton is just like any other 14 year old girl (and boy)-- she is obsessed with Justin Bieber. So much so, she took it upon herself to find a way to meet him. She contacted several media outlets and even the Biebs himself but was unsuccessful. Then Obama stepped in!
President Obama met Payton at a wreath laying ceremony marking the death of Osama Bin Laden that was held at Ground Zero. The young fan did not hold back and flat out asked the President if he could pull some strings for her and help make her wish come true.
"I know Justin. Maybe I could set something up," said the President.
When the story broke, a lot of media outlets were questioning whether or not Obama had the authority to keep this promise. The Biebs was quick to defend Obama and tweeted: "I think you're wrong. pretty sure President @BarackObama will keep this promise.”
Justin and Obama kept their word. The teen pop-star met up with Payton, her younger sister Avery, and their friend Madison (who also lost her dad on 9/11) last Thursday in a private room on the eighth floor of Macy`s in New York.
Payton told the New York Post that she was more nervous meeting Justin Bieber than she was when she met President Obama. When you think of it, that would most likely be the state of mind for the majority of 14 year olds today.
The Biebs is winning me over. First the Kelly Kapowski shirt, now this! I might not have the fever yet but if he keeps this up, I do not think it will be long before I do.
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