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US President Donald Trump had cardiovascular and abdominal checks when he had an MRI scan, the White House has confirmed. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the scan was "preventative" amid growing conerns for Mr Trump's health and cognitive abilities.

She told reporters at a press briefing that "men in his age group benefit from thorough evaluation of cardiovascular and adbominal health". Ms Leavitt added: "The purpose of this imaging is preventative, to identify any issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure the president maintains long-term vitality and function.

"President Trump's cardiovascular imaging was perfectly normal. No evidence of aterial narrowing impairing blood flow or abnormalities in the heart or major vessels.

"The heart chambers are normal in size. The vessel walls appear smooth and healthy. and there are no signs of inflammation or clotting. Overall, his cardiovascular system shows excellent health.

"His abdominal imaging is also perfectly normal. All major organs appear very healthy and well perffused. Everything evaluated is functioning within normal limits, with no acute or chronic concerns."

This comes after a video appearing to show Mr Trump struggling to walk reignited fears for the president's health.

The Republican was spotted with his nine-year-old grandson, Theodore Kushner, in the White House Presidential Walk of Fame over the weekend.

A video of the pair was posted to X and has since been viewed over a million times. Social media users remarked that the president appeared unsteady on his feet and dragged one of his legs as he moved.

Adam Cochran claimed this behaviour was typical of "post-stroke patients" and people with "neurological conditions".

He wrote on X: "Just Trump stumbling along with a pigeon-toed gait. Common in elderly patients with neurological conditions, and post-stroke patients. Totally nothing to see here I'm sure!"