Americans will be told in event of credible terror threat

The official also noted that the administration is not aware of any credible, specific intelligence that indicates a Paris-like plot on the US homeland. That is always helpful. but otherwise, Americans should go about their usual Thanksgiving weekend activities.

Obama’s national security meeting included Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey.

Second, we continue to do everything possible to prevent the attacks at home and overseas and to prevent foreign fighters from entering the United States or other nations. “I know that families have discussed the threat of terrorism around the dinner table for the first time since September 11”, Obama said.

He has been getting regular updates on the USA homeland security posture in the wake of the Paris terror attacks.

“But in the event of a specific credible threat, the public will be informed”.

With his daughters by his side, President Obama performed one of his least favorite presidential duties today at the White House.

The president has faced criticism for his initial response to the Paris attacks, particularly his focus on chiding Republicans who called on him to be more aggressive in fighting Islamic State, the extremist group believed to be behind the deadly assault in France.