Did President Bush ever meet Muammar Gaddafi?

Yes, President George W. Bush met Muammar Gaddafi during a brief encounter in 2008. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Libya relations. This was notable as it represented a thawing of relations after years of hostility, with Libya having previously been designated as a state sponsor of terrorism.