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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 1 MIN

Termination After Down Syndrome Diagnosis

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Jesse Ridgway and his wife made the heart-wrenching decision to terminate their pregnancy after learning their unborn child had Down syndrome, sparking a firestorm of online reactions—from support to intense backlash. Ridgway, known for his candid YouTube updates throughout the pregnancy, shared the emotional weight of the diagnosis and the difficult health considerations tied to Trisomy 21. While some fans offered empathy, politicians and commentators condemned the choice, with House Speaker Mike Johnson warning of cultural consequences. Ridgway responded to the hate, including death threats, by calling the vitriol deeply disturbing and emphasizing the unbearable nature of their decision. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/827213001b0699b6

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