(CNN) Julián Castro is laying off his campaign team in New Hampshire and South Carolina as he fights to keep his campaign afloat, a Castro aide tells CNN.

The teams in the two early nominating states were told they were being let go on Monday. Their last days at work will be next week, the aide said.

This comes after CNN first reported on Saturday that the Castro campaign was looking to downsize, supporting staffers looking for other jobs and pivoting their focus to Iowa, Nevada and Texas.

"In pushing to keep Secretary Castro's critical voice in this race, our campaign, like many others, will make adjustments in staffing and resources," Hackett said, in response to a story first reported by Politico . "This race is shifting as we speak, and Julián will continue to be fearless and defy expectations by making the most of our resources."

Some Castro aides outside of New Hampshire and South Carolina have taken the campaign up on that offer and other campaigns have received inquiries from would-be former Castro aides.

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