Why did Johnson favor immediate readmission?

President Andrew Johnson favored immediate readmission of Southern states to the Union primarily to facilitate the swift restoration of the Union after the Civil War. He believed that quick reintegration would help heal the nation and prevent further conflict. Additionally, Johnson aimed to minimize the political power of the Radical Republicans in Congress by allowing Southern states to re-establish their governments without stringent conditions. His approach reflected a lenient view toward the South, emphasizing reconciliation over punishment.