Obama Says No 'Specific or Credible' Terror Threats Against U.S. Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

U.S. President Barack Obama said during a press conference Wednesday that there are no "credible" terrorist threats facing the United States this Thanksgiving season.

The president's comments come shortly after the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert ahead of the holiday season, warning Americans traveling to be vigilant to avoid possible terrorist attacks.

The president said from the White House on Wednesday that U.S. intelligence shows no "specific and credible" proof of a terrorist attack planned for U.S. soil.

"While the threat of terrorism is a troubling reality of our age, we are both equipped to prevent attacks and we are resilient in the face of those who would try to do us harm," Obama said during the press conference, adding "And that's something we can all be thankful for."

"I know that Americans have been asking each other whether it's safe here, whether it's safe to fly or gather," the president continued. "I know that families have discussed their fears about the threat of terrorism around the dinner table."

"We are taking every possible step to keep our homeland safe," the president added.

The travel warning previously issued by the State Department warned U.S. citizens to "exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation" and "avoid large crowds or crowded places" during the holiday season.

Warnings of potential terror attacks come after 129 people were killed in a massive, coordinated terror attack in Paris, France earlier this month.

Since the attack, French officials have announced that they have successfully thwarted other planned terror attacks for France, as well as Belgium, an alleged hotbed of extremist activity.