When Scott, Haley, and Ramaswamy argue that their success disproves the concept of systemic racism, GOP voters love it. See, they’re not racists! Take that, liberals!
But for the base, it isn’t enough to say that ethnic minorities should just get over it; you have to acknowledge that white Christians are the true victims in today’s America. It’s hard for Scott, Haley, and Ramaswamy to take the next step and say that.
Which is why Trump has the advantage with the base. His personal sense of victimization helps him bond with the self-pitying far right.