House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi arrives to the Democratic National Convention on Monday. | AP Photo Pelosi: Sanders supporters have 'legitimate complaint' about DNC

Bernie Sanders' supporters have a “legitimate complaint” when it comes to his treatment by the Democratic National Committee during the primary, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said in an appearance Monday night on MSNBC.

“In terms of how he has been treated at this point, they should have no complaint and many of them are declaring victory in that regard,” she said, mentioning the ousting of DNC chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the addition of progressive planks to the party platform, and Sanders’ prime-time speaking slot as victories for Sanders’ supporters.


“In terms of how the DNC may have treated him along the way, they may have a legitimate complaint,” she said.

Regardless, Pelosi continued, such concerns must be laid aside in the face of a general election rival like Donald Trump.

“Griping about that is a luxury our country cannot afford when we have such a drastic difference between Democrats and Republicans, between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump,” she said.