Steve Bannon, longtime alley of former President Donald Trump, has ceased communications with his team of attorneys in an attempt to delay his upcoming trial in New York State, according to the Daily Beast. Bannon is facing a trial for operating a right-wing nonprofit organization that was supposed to be donating its fund to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. Bannon has not been in contact with his lawyers for months, and has not responded to any communication overtures. The Daily Beast described the move as a “bald-faced delay tactic.” The court led by Justice Juan Merchan has now given …