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Eugenics Is Trending Again: YouTube Influencer Aborts Down Syndrome Baby 

Popular YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife, Ashley, aborted their unborn baby because of a Down syndrome diagnosis. 

Ridgway runs a YouTube account called McJuggerNuggets with 4.34 million subscribers, where he makes videos featuring scripted stories. His “Psycho Series” alone has earned over 2 billion views. 

Last Wednesday, Ridgway went to X to announce the “very difficult” abortion decision to his large following. At first, he says, he was “shocked but optimistic” after receiving the diagnosis. “I signed on to be a parent, come what may,” he wrote, “but I just didn’t fully understand what Down syndrome entailed.” 

He cited health issues a child with Down syndrome could face. 

“50% of babies with DS have heart defects. 75% will have hearing challenges. Over 50% will have vision problems. Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etc.” 

This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy due to Trisomy 21. The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we received from fans…TRENDING ARTICLES news SCOTUS Delivers 8-1 Blow to AT&T, Verizon in $100M FCC Case Fred Lucas exclusive NO MORE PRIDE? Congresswoman Ditches ‘Perverse’ Pride Month, Gives June a New Name Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell opinion California Was a Paradise, Then Newsom Happened Victor Davis Hanson — Jesse Ridgway (@McJuggerNuggets) June 3, 2026

This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy due to Trisomy 21. The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we received from fans…

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But beyond killing his unborn baby for potential health concerns, the YouTuber cited a more selfish reason: The child would be an inconvenience for his family. 

“More often than not, they would be fully dependent on others for the rest of their life.” 

Ridgway signaled he found peace in the commonality of this decision. 

“We spoke with doctors, friends, family, and genetic counselors and learned that up to 90% of women terminate their pregnancy after learning the baby has Trisomy 21.” 

Trisomy 21, otherwise known as Down syndrome, is a genetic condition in which there is an extra copy of chromosome 21. 

Ridgway ended by saying the couple needed “a little time to move on” from killing his unborn baby, but that they are excited to “try again” in hopes of “a better outcome.” 

‘Evil’ Applause and Righteous Outrage 

The response to Ridgway’s announcement has been enormous. His post has gotten over 22.4 million views, 18 thousand replies, and 2.9 thousand reposts. 

Some agreed with the abortion........

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