J-L Cauvin
American stand-up comedian and impressionist
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Jean-Louis Cauvin (pronounced koh-VAN; born April 24, 1979), better known by his stage name J-L Cauvin, is an American attorney and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his political satire and Donald Trump impression. In 2026, he unsuccessfully ran in New Jersey's 11th congressional district special election.
April 24, 1979
- Comedian
- attorney
- politician
J-L Cauvin | |
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| Born | Jean-Louis Cauvin April 24, 1979 New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Williams College Georgetown University Law Center |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)[1][2] |
Early life
Career
In the early 2000s, Cauvin pursued a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.[10] While enrolled, he began performing stand-up comedy across New York and New Jersey.[2][11] Cauvin graduated and passed the bar examination in 2005.[4] He went on to serve as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney's Office.[10] In 2009, he was laid off from his job due to the recession. Following this, he decided to pursue comedy full time and spent the next four years touring.[12]
During Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, Cauvin developed and began incorporating an impression of the president in his routine.[6] He performed his impression on several radio shows and podcasts, including The Adam Carolla Show and The Dan Le Batard Show.[6] In 2018, he developed Make Podcasts Great Again, a satirical podcast that critiqued Trump's behaviour and policies.[12] Cauvin gained widespread attention for his Trump impressions during the 2020 United States presidential election with several of his social media videos receiving millions of views.[2][13]
In 2019, Cauvin returned to law and took a job as a staff attorney.[2] In late 2020, he confirmed that he was still working full time as an attorney in addition to making comedy videos.[1][13]
In November 2025, Cauvin announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in New Jersey's 11th congressional district for the 2026 special primary election.[14][15] His campaign focused on issues such as affordable housing, protection of seniors, and regulation of artificial intelligence.[16] He lost the election, receiving 0.43% of the votes.[17]
Personal life
Discography
Albums
- Racial Chameleon (2006)
- Diamond Maker (2008)
- Too Big To Fail (2012)
- Keep My Enemies Closer (2013)
- Israeli Tortoise (2016)
- Fireside Craps (2017)[6]
- Famous Nobody (2019)
- Fireside Craps: The Deuce (2020)
- Half-Blackface (2024)
Filmography
Radio and podcast
| Year(s) | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–present | The Adam Carolla Show | Himself | Series regular | [6] |
| 2016 | The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz | Trumpgotz | Episode: "10-28-16" | [6] |
| 2018–present | Make Podcasts Great Again | Host/Donald Trump | [12] | |
| 2021–2025 | Rain on Your Parade | Host | [7] |
