The state of our government is like a hoarded house = only after you've done a bit of cleaning do you begin to see the horrifying extent of the damage done to its structural integrity.

I always thought of 45's presidency like that since he ran for office. He just removed the kabuki theater curtain from DC, and now everbody's masks are quickly slipping and the ugly truth beneath is showing.

Which reminds me of this one:

The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.