“The atmosphere on Capitol Hill is unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed before,” Bleiberg said. “There’s significant mistrust between the two parties right now. There’s a great deal of skepticism about what can be accomplished working together, and yet at the same time, a new administration trying to find its footing really during unprecedented times.”
“It’s possible that time heals a lot of things, and over the course of the next few weeks, people will get down to work,” Bleiberg said. “I think you’re starting to see a sense for that, but it starts off very heated.”