. It was $483B in FY14 and $1412B last year of Bush II (FY2009). This is due to the stimulus spending in late 2009/2010/2011/2012 and the increased revenues it has generated.
This again validates the wisdom of Keynesian economic theory (as opposed to austerity). I do note the deficit did not drop as much from FY14 to FY15 as it did in the FY11-14 years.
What we need is another stimulus aimed at infrastructure repair/replacement and clean energy R&D.
Sanders is the only candidate thinking this way (unless Trump is quietly so disposed)