Manhattan prosecutors told New York Justice Juan Merchan Thursday that former President Donald Trump had violated a gag order at least seven times since the start of his trial for covering up a sex scandal. At the start of the third day of Trump’s criminal trial, the first in history for a former president, Assistant District Attorney Joshua Steinglass complained about social media posts. Assistant District Attorney Christopher Conroy suggested a new order from the judge to show cause. “It’s ridiculous. It’s got to stop,” Conroy reportedly said. At 7:09 PM on Wednesday, Trump posted an article…