'Huh?' Josh Earnest's assessment of EPA's role in Flint water crisis baffles

The EPA has admitted that the agency could have responded faster to the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Today, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest was asked about the EPA, and his response what somewhat confusing:

– @MKosinskiCNN laying down some heat on Josh Earnest about the EPA failing to respond properly to Flint water disaster

— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) January 21, 2016

Josh Earnest says EPA’s role in Flint water disaster is “still under investigation” but that it shows importance of EPA

— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) January 21, 2016

Josh Earnest: Flint underscores the danger of Republicans calls for eliminating the EPA.

— Fred Lucas (@FredLucasWH) January 21, 2016

The jury is still out on the EPA’s role, which means the EPA is more vital than ever? How very Earnest.

@charliespiering Huh?

— Denny Loggins (@DennyLoggins) January 21, 2016

@charliespiering Katrina showed importance of FEMA?

— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) January 21, 2016

Earnest might have a more honed spin by the time the next presser rolls around.