The DOJ's treatment of Jan. 6 rioters was "excessive," according to Turley, who believes it "undermined" the prosecution after pardons were issued.

On "America's Newsroom" on Tuesday, constitutional law attorney and Planet Chronicle contributor Jonathan Turley responded to President Donald Trump's pardons of nearly all the Jan. 6 rioters charged with crimes.

The Department of Justice's campaign for pardons was difficult due to the support for holding those responsible for the riot accountable. However, the Justice Department's "shock and awe" approach resulted in hundreds of arrests, with excessive sentences demanded for many. Most of those charged were not violent and were simply accused of trespass or unlawful entry. The government often opposed bail and kept many in segregation for extended periods. Additionally, the government imposed limitations on what people could say, read, or associate with after release. These actions undermined the government's case, and when President Trump campaigned on this issue, many people wanted to see the chapter closed. The pardons were broader than most people expected or asked for.

Trump granted pardons to about 1,500 defendants accused of crimes related to the U.S. Capitol riot, fulfilling his pledge to act swiftly and pardon them all.

On Monday, Trump pardoned six individuals, including the leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys extremist groups.

"I'll be granting pardons to the J6 hostages tonight," Trump announced at the Capital One Arena parade in Washington. "I'll be heading to the Oval Office to sign pardons for many individuals."

During the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, approximately 140 police officers were assaulted, with law enforcement members from both the U.S. Capitol Police and about 60 from the Metropolitan Police Department among the victims.

Over 250 people have been convicted by judges or a jury for their role in the riot, while more than 1,000 have pleaded guilty to committing crimes.

Planet Chronicle' Diana Stancy contributed to this report.